LIVE: Minotaur I - ORS-1, June 29, 2011

• #40 by DaveS on 29 Jun, 2011 12:48
• Quote from: Chris Bergin on 29 Jun, 2011 12:38

  Same window for tonight's attempt?
  

  Seems so.
• #41 by Gary NASA on 29 Jun, 2011 12:49
• Yes it is. 8:28 p.m
• #42 by block51 on 29 Jun, 2011 16:22
• I have a KML file (load in google earth) of the area that NASA has setup as the exclusion area for the launch that I got from someone tied to the launch if anyone is interested. I can't post it as an attachment since it isn't an allowed file type.
• #43 by Chris Bergin on 29 Jun, 2011 16:36
• What's the filetype, Block, .kml?
  
  I can get my screwdriver out and make the forum allow it
• #44 by block51 on 29 Jun, 2011 16:55
• Yes, .kml
• #45 by Ronsmytheiii on 29 Jun, 2011 17:26

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• #46 by Ronsmytheiii on 29 Jun, 2011 19:16
• Weather briefing just completed. The NASA weather office shows a 0% probability of violating launch weather criteria tonight.
  
  http://sites.wff.nasa.gov/webcast/

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• #47 by Ronsmytheiii on 29 Jun, 2011 19:47
• 15:28:05 EDT
  T-5 hours and counting. The pre-range setup countdown has started. This will include clearing the launch hazardous area of non-essential personnel.
  
  http://sites.wff.nasa.gov/webcast/
• #48 by Ronsmytheiii on 29 Jun, 2011 19:50
• The team is currently working out a data flow issue between the blockhouse and the #ORS1 spacecraft.
  
  http://twitter.com/#!/NASA_Wallops

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• #49 by block51 on 29 Jun, 2011 20:42
• Sounds like the TDRSS data receipt issue has been fixed.
  
  I believe there is still another issue open with support equipment the sits between the spacecraft and the blockhouse.
• #50 by Chris Bergin on 29 Jun, 2011 20:54
• Quote from: block51 on 29 Jun, 2011 16:55

  Yes, .kml
  

  
  Ok, try it now.
• #51 by block51 on 29 Jun, 2011 21:08
• Here is a KML file (load in google earth) of the area that NASA has setup as the exclusion area for the launch. I got it from a friend that is involved with the launch.

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  ORS-1-PSSA.kml
• #52 by block51 on 29 Jun, 2011 21:08
• Quote from: Chris Bergin on 29 Jun, 2011 20:54

  Quote from: block51 on 29 Jun, 2011 16:55

  Yes, .kml
  

  
  Ok, try it now.
  

  
  Works!
• #53 by Ronsmytheiii on 29 Jun, 2011 21:30
• 17:28:09 EDT
  T-3 hours and counting. Launch team has just completed launch vehicle checks. One issue continues to be worked -- support equipment power up associated with the spacecraft.

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• #54 by Ben the Space Brit on 29 Jun, 2011 21:43
• Quote from: Ronsmytheiii on 28 Jun, 2011 14:28

  ORS-1 graphic
  
  http://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/missions/ORSgraphic.html

  
  I'm sorry, but one look at the appature on the front of that thing makes my James Bond-adulterated imagination scream 'laser-sat'.  It also immediately makes me hear a cultured English voice remarking: "Why, Mr. Bond, what are you doing here? Your pitiful little island hasn't even been threatened yet!"
  
  The underlying reason for the launch delay?
• #55 by Ronsmytheiii on 29 Jun, 2011 22:12
• 17:59:06 EDT
  We are at T - 2 hours 30 minutes and holding for the launch today of the Air Force Minotaur 1 rocket carrying the ORS-1 satellite. The launch window is 8:28 to 11:28 p.m. Hold is to look at the issue associated with spacecraft launch support equipment power up.
• #56 by Ronsmytheiii on 29 Jun, 2011 23:07
• 19:05:27 EDT
  The issue with the support equipment has been resolved. Spacecraft now being powered up.
• #57 by Chris Bergin on 29 Jun, 2011 23:14
• Rock and roll:
  
  If you're watching, we're about to roll the gantry back from the #ORS1 spacecraft http://t.co/ivpbwMm
• #58 by William Graham on 29 Jun, 2011 23:19
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  Posted by RCC on 2011-06-29 at 19:18:16 EDT
  Gantry roll is complete
  
• #59 by Chris Bergin on 29 Jun, 2011 23:21

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