Author Topic: SCRUB: SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 - SES-8 - Nov. 28 - SECOND LAUNCH ATTEMPT UPDATES (Read 124825 times)

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #100 on:** 11/28/2013 10:12 pm »

Still looking at the data. Not yet committed to going tonight.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #101 on:** 11/28/2013 10:13 pm »

Confirms low ramp up in thrust. L2 quick look says two engines.

Confirms there is another attempt available tomorrow.

russianhalo117 · « **Reply #102 on:** 11/28/2013 10:13 pm »

Clock has been updated on webcast to 32:07

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #103 on:** 11/28/2013 10:14 pm »

Chris, so the count needs to start no later than 25 min after the hour to make the window?

I believe that would be correct sir. If so, they are discussing what would be a final attempt in this window, as it's 15 mins past the hour now.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #104 on:** 11/28/2013 10:15 pm »

Hmmm yeah, 32:07.....

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #105 on:** 11/28/2013 10:16 pm »

Launch window is open until 6:44pm EST, so there is still time.

(Will provide what updates I can from here)

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #106 on:** 11/28/2013 10:17 pm »

New T-0 23:44 ZULU

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #107 on:** 11/28/2013 10:17 pm »

Targeting a new T-0 at 6:44pm EDT. Pushing us right to the edge. Any holds will push us out today.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #108 on:** 11/28/2013 10:18 pm »

So one more go at the end of the window. However, it could be for acceptance of another go, as opposed to confirmation of another attempt.

Dave G · « **Reply #109 on:** 11/28/2013 10:18 pm »

clock is running

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #110 on:** 11/28/2013 10:19 pm »

Clock reset and counting. This DOES seem like they are going for another attempt!

Prober · « **Reply #111 on:** 11/28/2013 10:19 pm »

new view

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #112 on:** 11/28/2013 10:19 pm »

"Not yet on go for launch". On the net.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #113 on:** 11/28/2013 10:19 pm »

Spacecraft is on internal power, however NOT go for launch yet. No expectation at the moment, awaiting further word.

Oersted · « **Reply #114 on:** 11/28/2013 10:20 pm »

Note to SpaceX pad engineers: perhaps set your "Pad NW" video camera to fixed focus range. It drops focus after the water douses the vehicle.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #115 on:** 11/28/2013 10:20 pm »

They have 10 minutes until polling to enter the terminal count.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #116 on:** 11/28/2013 10:23 pm »

"Working through last minute issues and preparations" per the LD.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #117 on:** 11/28/2013 10:23 pm »

They are still working through some "issues", but counting down all the same.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #118 on:** 11/28/2013 10:24 pm »

Customer willing to extend launch window by 20 minutes if necessary. Could put a further T-0 at 7:04pm EST.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #119 on:** 11/28/2013 10:24 pm »

T-20 mins.

Launch window can be extended by 20 minutes if required - Customer making the call.