Phil, what was the source for that timing table? I don't see it at the link QuantumG left.
Quote from: meekGee on 01/06/2015 07:07 pmA delay to ISS scheduling is not the end of the world, it is simply an inconvenience for NASA and a whole bunch of other people. It happens anyway due to many reasons. OTOH, a loss of a stage that contains valuable data is a bummer for SpaceX.It is not an inconvenience, it is a large cost to NASA and its partners and if it can be avoided it will. Just because a delay "can" happen doesn't mean it should. Spacex can test its stages on its own dime and not wasting NASA's.
A delay to ISS scheduling is not the end of the world, it is simply an inconvenience for NASA and a whole bunch of other people. It happens anyway due to many reasons. OTOH, a loss of a stage that contains valuable data is a bummer for SpaceX.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6pNMGEIEAEKvyA.jpghttps://twitter.com/dillon_thoms/status/552338774542536705/photo/1Just hoses and a tarp.
Quote from: PhilW on 01/06/2015 04:48 amhttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6pNMGEIEAEKvyA.jpghttps://twitter.com/dillon_thoms/status/552338774542536705/photo/1Just hoses and a tarp.This picture shows holes below the yellow I-Beams.This is against the theory flooding the deck.What is to see: this is a heavy construction. Rope could tied on it (see the right side).The surface of the deck is smooth and pure metal. Sticking friction is low.My opinion gets stronger: this is against a slipping rocket - of course in a case of medium wawes causing some slowly slippage of the core (if the thrusters cannot compensate enough).
I believe that in the pre launch conference they were positive that they could handle much larger waves than 6ft, but i dont have an exact quote now.
Quote from: cartman on 01/07/2015 12:15 amI believe that in the pre launch conference they were positive that they could handle much larger waves than 6ft, but i dont have an exact quote now.Just because they're positive they can, doesn't mean they will in practice. You need to set the limits somewhere.
Its moving at 8kts so i dont think they have the ASDS with them. It is probable that Elsbeth III is staying with the ASDS around the landing zone.
interesting that they are separated and traveling at different speeds. perhaps elsbeth went to go tug and go just went on without them?did anyone tabulate the travel time from port to landing site? maybe like a day and a half? seems like theyll be cutting it close if all theyre doing is going in to refuel or something and then turning back around.possible theyve been communicated that the second stage problem will take a while to diagnose a fix?
Go Quest is coming home according to the latest vesselfinder info. Elsbeth III info has not been updated.
Latest track suggests ElsBeth3 is also on her way to port.
Weather doesn't look too bad. Winds 15 kts, waves 6-8 feet.http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/data/Forecasts/FZNT23.KNHC.html
Quote from: Kabloona on 01/07/2015 02:41 pmWeather doesn't look too bad. Winds 15 kts, waves 6-8 feet.http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/data/Forecasts/FZNT23.KNHC.htmlIsn't 6 to 8 feet over the limit of 6 feet?