Author Topic: California Secrets - SpaceX F9 v1.1 Cassiope Launch Party Thread (Read 280855 times)

Garrett · « **Reply #420 on:** 09/27/2013 03:13 pm »

2 days and counting!
Waiting for LRR for confirmation but the weather forecast* is looking good

*maybe temperature inversions could still be an issue but I have no idea how to check for that.

sojourner · « **Reply #421 on:** 09/27/2013 04:17 pm »

Well, it's set to launch on my birthday. You might think "cool!", but it's actually the one day I'll be too busy to see the launch. $:-\$

Kabloona · « **Reply #422 on:** 09/27/2013 04:27 pm »

Quote from: Garrett on 09/27/2013 03:13 pm

2 days and counting!
Waiting for LRR for confirmation but the weather forecast* is looking good

*maybe temperature inversions could still be an issue but I have no idea how to check for that.

Monday forecast is "breezy," so hopefully they'll light it up on Sunday.

Comga · « **Reply #423 on:** 09/27/2013 08:43 pm »

Less than two days!
Woot, Woot!

tigerade · « **Reply #424 on:** 09/27/2013 08:48 pm »

In case you weren't convinced that journalism is becoming awful, check out this clip:

- SpaceX's "Dragon 9" rocket
- Outdated footage of Stratolaunch
- No mention of VG's hot fire tests

www.bloomberg.com/video/musk-bezos-and-the-race-of-galactic-billionaires-xpM6TXp1Rhq7kbUVRYdoAA.html

Poole Amateur · « **Reply #425 on:** 09/27/2013 09:18 pm »

Spaceflightnow.com is saying the LRR was go for launch!

http://spaceflightnow.com/falcon9/006/status.html

mr. mark · « **Reply #426 on:** 09/27/2013 09:31 pm »

GO FOR SUNDAY LAUNCH! - LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED!

Jason1701 · « **Reply #427 on:** 09/27/2013 09:36 pm »

Quote from: mr. mark on 09/27/2013 09:31 pm

GO FOR SUNDAY LAUNCH! - LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED!

Want to bet on whether they'll hit the T-0 the first time?

baldusi · « **Reply #428 on:** 09/27/2013 09:48 pm »

Quote from: Jason1701 on 09/27/2013 09:36 pm

Quote from: mr. mark on 09/27/2013 09:31 pm
GO FOR SUNDAY LAUNCH! - LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED!

Want to bet on whether they'll hit the T-0 the first time?

Ohhh! This is so tempting. But I can't transfer funds or make buys easily from here. What about a poll?
I say third ignition. But that's just a guess.

mr. mark · « **Reply #429 on:** 09/27/2013 09:55 pm »

My lucky SpaceX coffee mug says first time is the charm. Go SpaceX.

rickl · « **Reply #430 on:** 09/27/2013 10:35 pm »

I don't know whether my new F9 t-shirt is lucky or not. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Orbiter · « **Reply #431 on:** 09/27/2013 10:39 pm »

Quote from: Jason1701 on 09/27/2013 09:36 pm

Quote from: mr. mark on 09/27/2013 09:31 pm
GO FOR SUNDAY LAUNCH! - LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED!

Want to bet on whether they'll hit the T-0 the first time?

Any bets on how many aborts we go through this time around before it goes?

Elvis in Space · « **Reply #432 on:** 09/27/2013 10:42 pm »

Quote from: Orbiter on 09/27/2013 10:39 pm

Quote from: Jason1701 on 09/27/2013 09:36 pm
Quote from: mr. mark on 09/27/2013 09:31 pm
GO FOR SUNDAY LAUNCH! - LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED!

Want to bet on whether they'll hit the T-0 the first time?

Any bets on how many aborts we go through this time around before it goes?

I'm thinking that the two static fires and the test stand issues have already pleased the launch gods. I say it lights on the first countdown. After that I'm really hoping it actually flies too.

smoliarm · « **Reply #433 on:** 09/27/2013 10:53 pm »

Quote from: Elvis in Space on 09/27/2013 10:42 pm

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I'm thinking that the two static fires and the test stand issues have already pleased the launch gods.

That's why 2 launches of MM-3 went OK...

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I say it lights on the first countdown. After that I'm really hoping it actually flies too.

If it lights - it flies, no question. But - where? And how long?

baldusi · « **Reply #434 on:** 09/27/2013 10:59 pm »

Quote from: smoliarm on 09/27/2013 10:53 pm

Quote from: Elvis in Space on 09/27/2013 10:42 pm

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I'm thinking that the two static fires and the test stand issues have already pleased the launch gods.
That's why 2 launches of MM-3 went OK...

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I say it lights on the first countdown. After that I'm really hoping it actually flies too.
If it lights - it flies, no question. But - where? And how long?

Ignition is before T-0. They let the engines build up thrust. In fact, they have aborted a couple of times due to engines non-nominal start up.

Elvis in Space · « **Reply #435 on:** 09/27/2013 11:29 pm »

Quote from: baldusi on 09/27/2013 10:59 pm

Quote from: smoliarm on 09/27/2013 10:53 pm
Quote from: Elvis in Space on 09/27/2013 10:42 pm

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I'm thinking that the two static fires and the test stand issues have already pleased the launch gods.
That's why 2 launches of MM-3 went OK...

Quote
I say it lights on the first countdown. After that I'm really hoping it actually flies too.
If it lights - it flies, no question. But - where? And how long?
Ignition is before T-0. They let the engines build up thrust. In fact, they have aborted a couple of times due to engines non-nominal start up.

It's a party guys. You don't have to dork out on everything quite so literally all the time.

Let's just say I'm betting they have paid their dues and have a minimum of difficulty on this one. (I hope...)

rickl · « **Reply #436 on:** 09/27/2013 11:36 pm »

Quote from: Elvis in Space on 09/27/2013 11:29 pm

It's a party guys. You don't have to dork out on everything quite so literally all the time.

But this site is full of space dorks. This is how we behave at parties.

Kabloona · « **Reply #437 on:** 09/27/2013 11:57 pm »

SFN reports the Air Force meteorologist as predicting 80-90 % probability of favorable weather on Sunday, reducing to 70% probability on Monday.

GraniteHound92 · « **Reply #438 on:** 09/28/2013 01:10 am »

I'm driving up to Vandenberg on Sunday to see the launch. Anyone know of a good place to watch from? NASA says there is public viewing off of Lompoc Casamalia Rd., but if there's a better spot, I'm willing to poke around to find it.

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/launchingrockets/viewing.html

rickl · « **Reply #439 on:** 09/28/2013 01:29 am »

Quote from: cosmonautdjp on 09/28/2013 01:10 am

I'm driving up to Vandenberg on Sunday to see the launch. Anyone know of a good place to watch from? NASA says there is public viewing off of Lompoc Casamalia Rd., but if there's a better spot, I'm willing to poke around to find it.

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/launchingrockets/viewing.html

I'm on the other end of the continent, but there is a separate launch viewing thread which may be able to answer your questions: http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=32534.0