Author Topic: LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 - SES-8 - Dec. 3 - THIRD LAUNCH ATTEMPT UPDATES (Read 174230 times)

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #100 on:** 12/03/2013 10:02 pm »

I calculate second stage re-iginition to be at 23:08 UTC, about 7 minutes from now.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #101 on:** 12/03/2013 10:04 pm »

Re-start of second stage due in 4 minutes. 6:08pm EST.

Bugfix · « **Reply #102 on:** 12/03/2013 10:05 pm »

Elon Musk ‏@elonmusk 1m

Reached parking orbit. Now coasting towards equator, where the upper stage will, if all goes well, restart to raise apogee

Prober · « **Reply #103 on:** 12/03/2013 10:06 pm »

Falcon 9 and SES-8 satellite currently in parking orbit, awaiting second burn. All systems nominal.

Ronsmytheiii · « **Reply #104 on:** 12/03/2013 10:07 pm »

Schedule of what is next from t-0

0:27 2nd stage engine restart
0:28 2nd stage engine cutoff(SECO-2)
0:33 SES-8 satellite deployed

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #105 on:** 12/03/2013 10:08 pm »

Second stage re-ignition should be occurring now.

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #106 on:** 12/03/2013 10:08 pm »

Re-ignition of the second stage is due now. Burn should be for 71 seconds. Awaiting confirmation via SpaceX.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #107 on:** 12/03/2013 10:09 pm »

Second stage second cutoff should be occuring now.

Lars_J · « **Reply #108 on:** 12/03/2013 10:10 pm »

SpaceX tweeted an image of the launch:

Ford Mustang · « **Reply #109 on:** 12/03/2013 10:11 pm »

SpaceX Twitter:

"#Falcon9 second stage restart burn successful. Orbit looks nominal."

Great news! Now awaiting spacecraft sep, which should be occurring in the next minute or two.

Bugfix · « **Reply #110 on:** 12/03/2013 10:11 pm »

SpaceX ‏@SpaceX 12s

#Falcon9 second stage restart burn successful. Orbit looks nominal.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #111 on:** 12/03/2013 10:11 pm »

Woo was right!!

SpaceX ‏@SpaceX 8s
#Falcon9 second stage restart burn successful. Orbit looks nominal.

AWESOME!

Robotbeat · « **Reply #112 on:** 12/03/2013 10:12 pm »

ken naishtat ‏@kenners 48s
WOOOOO

(implies a successful relight?)
Yes!
@SpaceX: #Falcon9 second stage restart burn successful. Orbit looks nominal.

AncientU · « **Reply #113 on:** 12/03/2013 10:12 pm »

Quote from: Ford Mustang on 12/03/2013 10:11 pm

SpaceX Twitter:

"#Falcon9 second stage restart burn successful. Orbit looks nominal."

Yes!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #114 on:** 12/03/2013 10:14 pm »

So just S/C Sep to go! Very shortly....five mins after that burn was completed.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #115 on:** 12/03/2013 10:14 pm »

SES-8 deploy should be occurring now.

docmordrid · « **Reply #116 on:** 12/03/2013 10:16 pm »

Pardon me, but HOT DAMN!

QuantumG · « **Reply #117 on:** 12/03/2013 10:17 pm »

Talulah Riley being Elon's most recent ex-wife.

Still waiting on SpaceX or Elon to confirm

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #118 on:** 12/03/2013 10:17 pm »

I'm jumping the gun, waiting for SpaceX official confirmation.

Lars_J · « **Reply #119 on:** 12/03/2013 10:18 pm »

Congrats to all at SpaceX... A great launch, and some truly beautiful views along the ride.