Author Topic: LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 - CASSIOPE - Sept. 29 - LAUNCH UPDATES (Read 316101 times)

Jakusb · « **Reply #480 on:** 10/16/2013 02:23 pm »

Please check discussion over here:
Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 - CASSIOPE - GENERAL DISCUSSION THREAD (2)
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=32859.msg1109408#msg1109408

Quote from: padrat on 10/16/2013 11:31 am

Both shots ARE from the video, which I've seen. And yes the second one is literally a sec before it hits the water.

ugordan · « **Reply #481 on:** 10/16/2013 02:34 pm »

Quote from: guckyfan on 10/16/2013 02:19 pm

At least it looks like 3 engines to me.

It looks like a motion-blurred smudge to me. Based on the (low) resolution and the incoming angle compared to the other image, I would agree that it's likely showing the 1st burn.

Silmfeanor · « **Reply #482 on:** 10/16/2013 03:06 pm »

This is the update thread - please discus this on the discussion thread.

http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=32859.540

edkyle99 · « **Reply #483 on:** 10/18/2013 02:13 pm »

Quote from: mr. mark on 10/15/2013 05:22 am

Quote from: Herb Schaltegger on 10/14/2013 11:55 pm
Quote from: edkyle99 on 10/14/2013 10:34 pm
With so many objects, are we still buying the "insulation" story?

- Ed Kyle

Do we have any real idea what the debris objects are if not insulation? And if so, based on what (other than orbital longevity of the items)?
To be blunt no one here knows anything for certain. It's all just speculation. Most likely, this will never be fully cleared up. I don't think SpaceX will be giving a qualified response that is satisfactory to everyone. They've already moved on to the next launch.

SpaceX will, of course, have to study and understand the Falcon 9 debris creation issue and work to prevent a recurrence. It, and its payload customers, have multiple reasons to minimize orbital debris. Some of its customers are participating in the UN space debris committee and have agreed to follow its guidelines.

- Ed Kyle

smoliarm · « **Reply #484 on:** 10/18/2013 06:46 pm »

As I understand, the secondary payload dispenser is made by SpaceX, it was built for this specific mission, and this is also a 'first time product' for SpaceX. Is it possible that this devise can be the source of some extra objects ?

AJW · « **Reply #485 on:** 10/18/2013 07:59 pm »

Doesn't DANDE have an adapter bracket that is released after separation as well? Is this already accounted for?

smoliarm · « **Reply #486 on:** 10/19/2013 12:09 am »

Quote from: AJW on 10/18/2013 07:59 pm

Doesn't DANDE have an adapter bracket that is released after separation as well? Is this already accounted for?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_and_Atmospheric_Neutral_Density_Explorer
Wiki says DANDE's adapter bracket is scheduled for release on day 14 after the launch. So, by now it should be a separate object.

gwiz · « **Reply #487 on:** 10/19/2013 09:37 am »

The adaptor was still attached as of October 14th:
http://spacegrant.colorado.edu/dande-news

gwiz · « **Reply #488 on:** 10/31/2013 03:07 pm »

...and jettisoned yesterday.

gwiz · « **Reply #489 on:** 11/02/2013 09:57 am »

Space Track now identifies four of the objects as the POPACS spacers. They are 55R/39280, 55Y/39290, 55AA/39292 and 55AB/39293.

Lars_J · « **Reply #490 on:** 11/22/2013 07:27 am »

FYI, this may be the first 'official' (although 2nd hand) explanation for the 2nd stage restart issue. This was noted by sdsds in the SES-8 discussion thread)

https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/403753325201350657

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Peter B. de Selding ‏@pbdes
SpaceX Falcon 9 flight Sept 29 upper-stage non-re-ignition caused by frozen fuel lines after O2 exposure. Insulation added for next flight.

corrodedNut · « **Reply #491 on:** 11/22/2013 12:08 pm »

SFN is reporting that it was frozen TEA-TEB that caused the anomaly.

Martin FL · « **Reply #492 on:** 11/22/2013 12:46 pm »

News.com also reporting things we also knew here before. Thanks CorrodedNut!

ugordan · « **Reply #493 on:** 12/17/2013 05:55 pm »

This might be a piece of the Cassiope flight fairing given that the author lives in L.A.:

Source: https://twitter.com/ShorealoneFilms/status/412819085752152064

Kabloona · « **Reply #494 on:** 12/17/2013 06:06 pm »

Interesting. How would they have located it? Transponder or beacon on each fairing half?

ugordan · « **Reply #495 on:** 12/17/2013 06:52 pm »

Perhaps it simply washed up ashore somewhere, fairings tend to do that.

Joffan · « **Reply #496 on:** 12/17/2013 07:37 pm »

Quote from: ugordan on 12/17/2013 05:55 pm

This might be a piece of the Cassiope flight fairing given that the author lives in L.A.:

Source: https://twitter.com/ShorealoneFilms/status/412819085752152064

As you can see from the logo'd webbing, SpaceX have come to clean up their garbage.

I can see the faux-drama headline now: SpaceX rocket disaster cover-up!

AJW · « **Reply #497 on:** 01/21/2014 07:11 pm »

Interesting to see the CASSIOPE launch from the VAFB media site and the facilities they set up for the press.

AJW · « **Reply #498 on:** 02/26/2014 04:23 am »

Report is that the Air Force will count the CASSIOPE flight towards certification.

http://www.dailybreeze.com/business/20140225/spacex-moves-closer-to-air-force-launches

docmordrid · « **Reply #499 on:** 02/26/2014 04:41 am »

OUTSTANDING!!

Excellent news.