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Regarding the SpaceX fire at McGregor Tx. I have not seen anymore details come out except for some local news blurbs from Texas, that said basically nothing. Just wondering if anyone knows what actually happened ?
Is there any concrete progress on this issue, rather than naming the launch vehicle?Did the launch vehicle leave the factory for Razaksat launch? How is the satellite's status? It has been waiting to be launched since 2 years in Kwajalein. What about the hydrazine and battery status?Did FAA approved the launch?Any real update?
How is the satellite's status? It has been waiting to be launched since 2 years in Kwajalein. What about the hydrazine and battery status?
The FAA has approved the launch. The site below has shown the approval for quite some time though.http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ast/launch_data/upcoming_launch/
Did the launch vehicle leave the factory for Razaksat launch? How is the satellite's status? It has been waiting to be launched since 2 years in Kwajalein. What about the hydrazine and battery status?
1. When a payload is on an indeterminate delay (as in it will be 6-12 months plus before it launches), how is the spacecraft stored? 2. I assume it is not fueled until it has a set launch date, 3. but do they remove or not install the batteries? 4. Are the only systems that are time sensitive the batteries and fuel? 5. Do they vacuum seal the vehicle? 6. Do they keep it at room temperature, or lower? 7. Who owns the vehicle during the delay, the launcher, the contractor who built the vehicle, or the customer who ordered the vehicle?
Quote from: duane on 03/08/2009 03:44 amRegarding the SpaceX fire at McGregor Tx. I have not seen anymore details come out except for some local news blurbs from Texas, that said basically nothing. Just wondering if anyone knows what actually happened ?Why say anything unless you have to (Someone gets hurt, Osha fine, delays the program). They are a private company, I would bet the people who do know would fear for there jobs if they leak what happened. I think the best way to find out is to have someone in the press (like Chris ... jab jab ...) directly ask Mr. Musk. He can choose to ignore or actually say what happened. That way no one gets in trouble for spilling the beans. He can not fire himself.
You're right though, probably not wanting OSHA to swoosh down on them (if they have not already) because of it.
Quote from: Nathan on 03/09/2009 07:30 amThe FAA has approved the launch. The site below has shown the approval for quite some time though.http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ast/launch_data/upcoming_launch/This page has not changed in several months. No new news.
20 April is the date I am hearing
Quote from: Jim on 03/10/2009 11:59 am 20 April is the date I am hearingBut, the first and the second stages of the launch vehicle will leave the factory soon. Is 20 April a realistic date? Both of the stages have to arrive in Kwajalein together with the satellite. Integration of the s/c to l/v and fitchecks will take some time. Is there any contingency?
But, the first and the second stages of the launch vehicle will leave the factory soon.
Quote from: osiossim on 03/11/2009 11:20 amBut, the first and the second stages of the launch vehicle will leave the factory soon.Where did you read this? HMXHMX said a couple of posts back that F1 was already shipped to Kwaj.
Quote from: duane on 03/09/2009 10:46 pmYou're right though, probably not wanting OSHA to swoosh down on them (if they have not already) because of it. My point was unless there is a legal action taken against spaceX for the fire there does not need to be a public disclosure. It is just between them and what ever local regulatory agency(s) they answer to. Besides the "agency(s)" only need to report the fire and any "unsafe" practices if it warrants legal action. That might not tell you much beyond there was a fire. You should not fear OSHA, if you fear OSHA you are doing something you shouldn't be. OSHA is you and your coworker’s best friend.