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#40
by
Jim
on 09 May, 2014 13:42
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I thought static fire was no longer a requirement for Falcon 9
That is Spacex's call.
Contracts don't stipulate static fires
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#41
by
Chris Bergin
on 09 May, 2014 14:00
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#42
by
Avron
on 09 May, 2014 15:05
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Ben Cooper @LaunchPhoto 4m
Falcon 9 launch of ORBCOMM is postponed till after weekend, but " likely to be later this month" says ORBCOMM.
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#43
by
Chris Bergin
on 09 May, 2014 15:06
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As expected, no launch tomorrow or the 11th.
http://www.orbcomm.com/networks/og2-launchToday’s attempt to perform the static firing test was stopped while the rocket was being fueled. Both the OG2 satellites and the rocket are in safe condition and will be rotated horizontal and rolled back into the integration facility. This will prevent us from launching this weekend. We will keep you posted on when the next launch attempt will take place but it’s likely to be later this month.
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#44
by
Chris Bergin
on 09 May, 2014 15:10
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Article updated again:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/05/spacex-falcon-9-static-fire-test/May 10 and May 11 ruled. Unofficial May 12 NET, but depends on the fix timeline, and return for a Static Fire, so don't even consider that anything more than a date that's not been ruled out yet.
Then there's the Eastern Range requirements for the Delta IV next week, so it's becoming convoluted. Will update as we go.
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#45
by
jacqmans
on 09 May, 2014 16:15
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From: SpaceX Media Relations
Date: May 9, 2014 at 12:03 PM
Subject: SpaceX ORBCOMM Launch Update
A static fire test in advance of SpaceX’s ORBCOMM OG2 Mission 1 was scrubbed this morning during fueling. Both the Falcon 9 rocket and ORBCOMM satellites are in good condition but as a result of schedule constraints, launch will be postponed past this weekend with the next opportunity most likely in late May. Today’s pad visit will also be rescheduled. Additional information will be provided as available via
www.spacex.com .
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#46
by
rcoppola
on 09 May, 2014 16:31
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Any word if this is a GSE issue or an F9 issue, or both?
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#47
by
Chris Bergin
on 09 May, 2014 16:33
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Any word if this continues to be a GSE issue or an F9 issue, or both?
No, the GSE issue was Thursday. Friday was the vehicle side.
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#48
by
rcoppola
on 09 May, 2014 16:35
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Any word if this continues to be a GSE issue or an F9 issue, or both?
No, the GSE issue was Thursday. Friday was the vehicle side.
Thanks. Bad timing, all things considered.
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#49
by
getitdoneinspace
on 09 May, 2014 21:02
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#50
by
mhlas7
on 09 May, 2014 21:12
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#51
by
ugordan
on 10 May, 2014 14:21
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#52
by
Lar
on 11 May, 2014 14:14
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Remember: Update thread. I moved[1]a few posts into the discussion thread.
1 - via split/merge, which is not just a one step process. So think before you post thanks!
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#53
by
hrissan
on 16 May, 2014 08:46
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#54
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 16 May, 2014 10:37
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#55
by
Comga
on 16 May, 2014 20:53
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Peter B. de Selding (@pbdes)
16.05.14, 12:18
Industry official: SpaceX May 9 Falcon 9 static fire problem caused by component now returned to Calif for tests. No new Orbcomm launch date
https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/467217541979705345
Apparently de Selding was wrong. The launch time linked to by Galactic Penguin SST has been known for 24 hours.
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#56
by
Chris Bergin
on 16 May, 2014 23:17
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No, he's actually correct. There is no official launch date. The date we have in L2 is a planning date that has been worked for days. Then it went Range Approved a couple of days ago as a placeholder IN CASE they can make that date.
However, it is by no means certain it will be the actual launch date as they are still working on the F9. That's why I didn't release it into the public side and why SpaceX has not released it.
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#57
by
Avron
on 16 May, 2014 23:21
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Orbcomm has no update other that May. i.e no update yet.
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#58
by
Chris Bergin
on 19 May, 2014 21:23
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And that May 27 option isn't happening. New launch date will be into June. Waiting for L2 to hear the exact date shortly and then we'll check it.
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#59
by
Tomness
on 19 May, 2014 23:22
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And that May 27 option isn't happening. New launch date will be into June. Waiting for L2 to hear the exact date shortly and then we'll check it.
Hey Chris do you know if you can comment that the Falcon 9 1st Stage for Orbcomm will be able to be used? Or will they have to ship it back to McGregor or Hawthorne and have to use the next qualified stage.
