Possible final pre-ignition LOX dump occurring.
Quote from: Daniels30 on 06/15/2017 10:14 pmPossible final pre-ignition LOX dump occurring.I don't think I've ever seen a 'pre-ignition LOX dump' mentioned before, Is that really a thing?
Looking at thumbnail of Bulariasat test fire over at Spaceflight Now, I think I see the payload already mounted! Anyone else see that?
Yes I see now... I mistook a patch of sky showing through the tower structure as the dome of the fairing. Thanks and sorry to bother.
So by fairing valve, do they mean the little vents visible on the pad that pop off in flight? Or could it be the plumbing that takes care of the thrusters for fairing orientation after fairing sep?
QuotePostponing launch to replace fairing pneumatic valve. It is dual redundant, but not worth taking a chance.https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/876536406230712320
Postponing launch to replace fairing pneumatic valve. It is dual redundant, but not worth taking a chance.
Given that they have done complex repairs over night before. Given that launch weather is not favorable. Given that they are planning on a continued high launch cadence. Maybe they decided to not push as hard for launch as they have sometimes done?
Static Fire is June 20. Two individual launch teams, so possible to keep to the schedule, even if SpaceX launches BulgariaSat-1 the same day (based on the new back up date to the new NET 19th target).
Quote from: nissehutt on 12/01/2016 03:47 pmQuote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 12/01/2016 01:26 pmNo immediate clash to Atlas V/EchoStar 19 then unless Atlas V slips to end of window - the launch window for Atlas V closes 13 minutes prior. One is at the Cape and another is at Vandenberg, would that really be an issue? Could be, depending on TDRS scheduling. Atlas VAFB launches use TDRS east, and possibly all 3 locations depending on the flight profile. Not sure about SpX.And Echostar is definitely using TDRS east.It's not just the launch window, it's how long through the plus-count TDRS is required.
Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 12/01/2016 01:26 pmNo immediate clash to Atlas V/EchoStar 19 then unless Atlas V slips to end of window - the launch window for Atlas V closes 13 minutes prior. One is at the Cape and another is at Vandenberg, would that really be an issue?
No immediate clash to Atlas V/EchoStar 19 then unless Atlas V slips to end of window - the launch window for Atlas V closes 13 minutes prior.
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 06/14/2017 09:27 pmStatic Fire is June 20. Two individual launch teams, so possible to keep to the schedule, even if SpaceX launches BulgariaSat-1 the same day (based on the new back up date to the new NET 19th target). (Italics mine)Re: possible same day launches, one each from Cape Canaveral/KSC and Vandenberg:
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 06/14/2017 09:27 pmStatic Fire is June 20. Two individual launch teams, so possible to keep to the schedule, even if SpaceX launches BulgariaSat-1 the same day (based on the new back up date to the new NET 19th target). (Italics mine)Re: possible same day launches, one each from Cape Canaveral/KSC and Vandenberg: This presumes that there is no interference with TDRSS supporting two overlapping launch campaigns?Quote from: Newton_V on 12/01/2016 04:07 pmQuote from: nissehutt on 12/01/2016 03:47 pmQuote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 12/01/2016 01:26 pmNo immediate clash to Atlas V/EchoStar 19 then unless Atlas V slips to end of window - the launch window for Atlas V closes 13 minutes prior. One is at the Cape and another is at Vandenberg, would that really be an issue? Could be, depending on TDRS scheduling. Atlas VAFB launches use TDRS east, and possibly all 3 locations depending on the flight profile. Not sure about SpX.And Echostar is definitely using TDRS east.It's not just the launch window, it's how long through the plus-count TDRS is required.Will one or both SpaceX launches use TDRSS? If the answer to both launches is YES, then...Are there any potential TDRSS scheduling conflicts, given two same-day launches?Does Chris' statement imply that there are no such scheduling conflicts--or that the potential conflict is already worked out?Inquiring minds want to know!
So it seems that the Falcon is on the pad right now. Anyone know why?
Quote from: tvg98 on 06/19/2017 11:43 pmSo it seems that the Falcon is on the pad right now. Anyone know why?Asking.Can't be another static fire. Previous was deemed good and you get notices of roadblocks etc before such an event. We'll find out.
Maybe they want to test their new fairing valve in the vertical orientation or in some more realistic pre-flight scenario?
