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SCRUB: SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 - CRS-4/SpX-4 DRAGON - Sept 20, 2014 - ATTEMPT 1
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Chris Bergin
on 09 Sep, 2014 18:21
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#1
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Sep, 2014 22:04
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#2
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Norm38
on 11 Sep, 2014 11:34
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Because I missed it in the article, so highlighting it.
Approval will allow for the opening launch attempt to take place on September 19, aiming for what will be an instantaneous T-0 of 02:38 local time. Should SpaceX delay, or suffer from a scrub, an alternate opportunity exists for the next day, with an instantaneous T-0 of 02:16 local time.
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#3
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dsmillman
on 12 Sep, 2014 18:13
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#4
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catdlr
on 13 Sep, 2014 02:17
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#5
by
corrodedNut
on 15 Sep, 2014 12:30
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Photos from Kennedy Media Gallery are starting to trickle in:
http://mediaarchive.ksc.nasa.gov/search.cfmClick the "General Information" tab, scroll down to "SpaceX" and search.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside a laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, vials for the Protein Crystal Growth 2 experiment are being prepared for an acceptance leak test. The vials will be filled with clear water and then put in a vacuum chamber to verify that they are providing adequate containment for liquids. The experiment is one of many that will be delivered to the International Space Station on the SpaceX-4 commercial cargo resupply mission. Kennedy's ISS Ground Processing and Research Project Office is providing the necessary laboratories, equipment, supplies and consumables for 61 principal investigators, including 17 from other countries, as they prepare their science experiments for flight. The SpaceX-4 flight is targeted to launch in September 2014. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis
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#6
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 17 Sep, 2014 10:07
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Fact sheet about the cargo to be flown to the ISS on the Dragon:
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#7
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Chris Bergin
on 17 Sep, 2014 20:57
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#8
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Chris Bergin
on 18 Sep, 2014 04:09
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#9
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 18 Sep, 2014 12:47
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#10
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ugordan
on 18 Sep, 2014 18:36
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45th Wing weather squadron now predicts 50% go for first opportunity and that improves to 70% go in case of a 24 hr delay.
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#11
by
bilbo
on 19 Sep, 2014 02:45
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Patrick Air-force base Launch Hazard area and Airspace closures released.
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#12
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corrodedNut
on 19 Sep, 2014 10:50
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#13
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 13:55
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Pre-launch presser at the top of the hour
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#14
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:03
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Dan Hartman, Hans Koenigsmen, and Kathy Winters reappears after being a shuttle program weather staple
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#15
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:03
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Late load and cold storage activations on track, mice yet to be loaded
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#16
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:04
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more mice on SpaceX-6 US EVAs scheduled Oct 7/15 with delivery of fresh batteries
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#17
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:05
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SSA repair, failed pump re-stow, and external re-configs on the EVAs
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#18
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:06
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food good through June with another month's worth on SpaceX
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#19
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:10
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200 X 300 km insertion orbit, slightly higher than last time
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#20
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:10
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wx is "interesting"
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#21
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:13
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national hurricane center backed off prediction this morning that developing low threatening launch could develop tropically
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#22
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:15
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working to get a launch attempt on the 23rd and it's appears workable then stand down until the 28th
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#23
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:18
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parallel processing allowed 13 day turn around. Close to a Cape record set in the the 60's
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#24
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:20
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targeting a certain landing zone with the first boost back burn which will move the 1st stage slightly off track
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#25
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:22
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one of the next missions will attempt a return of the first stage to a landing on land pending range approval. Still examining trade of landing on a barge
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#26
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Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:23
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next Orbital flight in Oct then SpaceX-5 in December
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#27
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Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:27
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pad abort test for Dragon V2 by the end of the year
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#28
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:30
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lack of landing legs came down to vehicle shuffle and this rocket didn't have them so they were not added
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#29
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:31
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Hans has tried the Crewed Dragon simulator and it was fun
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#30
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:32
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Falcon 9 Heavy question. Hardware is being cut for Pad 39 but he doesn't know the launch date
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#31
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:33
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SpaceX crew will be on initial test flight of Dragon 2
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#32
by
Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:35
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some hardware changes from CRS-3 to 4 involved moving some components from the pressurized to unpressurized section
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#33
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Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:39
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question about 6 hour rendezvous approach on manned Dragon and whether the cargo dragons will practice that. It doesn't sound like practicing it is required. Like Soyuz/Progress, it's a matter of orbital phasing
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#34
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Targeteer
on 19 Sep, 2014 14:39
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Press conference ended
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#35
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John44
on 19 Sep, 2014 15:00
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#36
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Chris Bergin
on 19 Sep, 2014 15:23
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Excellent work with the presser.
This will be our launch thread tonight, continuing on through to Rendezvous and Berthing if there is a launch.
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#37
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ugordan
on 19 Sep, 2014 19:28
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Is the rocket on the pad yet? Photos?
Probably thanks to SpaceX and their weird policy, there is not a single image of the vehicle or Dragon posted anywhere yet. Not even the KSC media archive which usually posts processing stuff.
It is at the pad, though. See for example
https://twitter.com/bdbdb/status/513041221208772608/photo/1
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#38
by
puhnitor
on 19 Sep, 2014 21:37
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#39
by
oiorionsbelt
on 19 Sep, 2014 23:13
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From the presser around the the 21 minute mark, from Dan Hartman, There were major modifications to the Dragon between SpaceX 3 and SpaceX 4
Edit: typo
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#40
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Chris Bergin
on 19 Sep, 2014 23:21
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#41
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Scylla
on 20 Sep, 2014 00:07
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SpaceX webcast site up and countdown is running.
http://www.spacex.com/webcast/Falcon 9 & Dragon raised vertically on the launch pad in advance of the CRS-4 launch, currently targeted to lift off at 2:14am ET. Weather is 50% favorable. Watch LIVE here beginning at 1:54am.
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#42
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cscott
on 20 Sep, 2014 00:12
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From the presser around the the 21 minute mark, from Dan Hartman, There were major modifications to the Dragon between SpaceX 3 and SpaceX 4
Note than Hans walked that statement back later in the Q&A. Most of the modifications were payload-related, major to NASA but not "major" from SpaceX perspective.
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#43
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oiorionsbelt
on 20 Sep, 2014 00:38
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From the presser around the the 21 minute mark, from Dan Hartman, There were major modifications to the Dragon between SpaceX 3 and SpaceX 4
Note than Hans walked that statement back later in the Q&A. Most of the modifications were payload-related, major to NASA but not "major" from SpaceX perspective.
Yes, he specified hardware upgrades on the avionics side and some hardware was moved from the pressure vessel to to outside, he categorized them as refinments and improvements. Not grand changes
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#44
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 20 Sep, 2014 00:46
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#45
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laika_fr
on 20 Sep, 2014 02:47
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current weather improving
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#46
by
OnWithTheShow
on 20 Sep, 2014 02:50
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Interesting that most of these are "range" rules and not related to the rocket itself.
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#47
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macpacheco
on 20 Sep, 2014 03:31
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Even with lower pressure stimulating rain, during the day convection is always adding to precipitation and by 2AM local time, that effect is gone. That's the only aspect giving today launch a shot.
KCOF TAF decode for launch window:
BECMG 2003/2004 05010KT 8000 -RA BKN030 OVC100 QNH2991INS
Becoming around 11PM-midnight local time
Winds 050@10 knots
Light rain
Broken 3000
Overcast 10000
Would a solid overcast @ 10 thousand feet or light rain be a problem ?
Both don't sound bad even for a light cessna to fly IFR (into the clouds).
NASA mission gets lots of NASA rules. I wouldn't be surprised if NASA doesn't allow CRS launches unless the board is all green, regardless of F9R being able to take it anyhow.
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#48
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JimO
on 20 Sep, 2014 03:38
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Anybody have prelim predictions of Dragon and second stage first sunrise location over Western Eurasia? Ground observers could be in for a treat.
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#49
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laika_fr
on 20 Sep, 2014 03:53
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latest forecast
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#50
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bilbo
on 20 Sep, 2014 04:30
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NASA TV CRS-4 B-Roll starting
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#51
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Scylla
on 20 Sep, 2014 04:33
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The SpaceX launch control team has been given a “go” to fuel the Falcon 9 rocket for the launch of SpaceX CRS-4 to the International Space Station. There is a 30 percent chance for favorable weather at the liftoff time, which has changed by one second to 2:14:38 a.m. EDT Saturday.
http://blogs.nasa.gov/spacex/
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#52
by
ArbitraryConstant
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:00
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#53
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:01
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#54
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:02
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#55
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:03
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30 percent chance of good weather for T-0.
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#56
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:04
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30% chance of favourable weather. No-go due to thick clouds and flight through rain.
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#57
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:05
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Mike pretty much saying the weather is crap and there's briefing in 10 mins time.
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#58
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:06
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#59
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:07
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#60
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:08
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#61
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:09
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Long shot. Lots of lights!
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#62
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:10
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Talking about Orion. Sorry for the crappy low resolution image. Its Saturday afternoon here so everyone is using the net.
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#63
by
Helodriver
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:11
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Yeah, thats not looking good.
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#64
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:11
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Showing Delta-IV Heavy for Orion.
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#65
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:13
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#66
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:14
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We have a countdown clock!
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#67
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:14
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Next is the weather update from the 45th Space Wing.
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#68
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:15
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#69
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:16
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T-60 minutes. Weather briefing. Not looking too good.
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#70
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:16
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"not looking too good". No go on two rules.
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#71
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:17
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90 percent no go now.
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#72
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:17
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Still violating two rules. Thick cloud and rain.
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#73
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:17
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Tomorrow is a bit better.
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#74
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:18
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40% chance of violation for 24 hour delay.
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#75
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:20
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#76
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:22
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10% chance to go. No technical problems. Problem with weather.
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#77
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:25
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T-50 minutes. Looks like something went in front of the camera.
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#78
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:25
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Looks like SpaceX will have their own version of the coverage up (could be just the NASA feed through).
Not a whole lot of people waiting for it. 9 watching! (everyone on NASA TV for sure).
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#79
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:28
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From the SpaceX website:
"T-1 hour to Falcon 9 & Dragon launch. Weather is 30% favorable. Will attempt booster reentry post-Dragon separation, with low probability of success. Live webcast here at T-20 min."
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#80
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:30
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T-45 minutes. Still no go with disturbed weather and thick cloud and possibility with flight through rain.
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#81
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:32
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Thickest clouds predicted to be over the area at launch!
T-43 minutes. View of SpaceX control centre.
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#82
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:33
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SpaceX LCC. MCC-X and MCC-H.
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#83
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:33
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SpaceX and ISS mission control.
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#84
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:35
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#85
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:38
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Clock has disappeared. :-(
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#86
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:40
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And the clock is back! T-35 minutes.
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#87
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:44
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LD came over the net for a second there.
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#88
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:44
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SCRUB!
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#89
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:45
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Launch has been scrubbed for today.
Next launch at 1:52:04 am tomorrow. Possible third launch attempt on 23rd.
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#90
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Jet Black
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:47
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How is the weather tomorrow?
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#91
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:47
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The scrub today was due to weather. 40% chance of acceptable weather for tomorrow.
Concluding launch coverage.
Back tomorrow at 12:45 am.
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#92
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Steven Pietrobon
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:49
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From the SpaceX website.
"Launch Update
Weather forced a scrub for tonight's attempt. Falcon 9 and Dragon look good, next launch attempt at 1:52am EDT tomorrow."
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#93
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2014 05:53
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#94
by
zodiacchris
on 20 Sep, 2014 06:02
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Will the mice be unloaded now?.
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#95
by
Darkseraph
on 20 Sep, 2014 06:39
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If weather frequently causes scrubs at the cape....I'm thinking this kinda puts a dent in the idea of "airplane-like" operations for reusable vehicles, unless they launch somewhere else that doesn't have frequent bouts of awful weather.
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#96
by
guckyfan
on 20 Sep, 2014 07:02
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If weather frequently causes scrubs at the cape....I'm thinking this kinda puts a dent in the idea of "airplane-like" operations for reusable vehicles, unless they launch somewhere else that doesn't have frequent bouts of awful weather.
Seeing under which conditions they launch at Baikonur and seeing that the range systems and rules change to go on board the rocket for self termination launch weather rules can and will be much relaxed in the future.
Also Brownsvill likely will provide some relief.
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#97
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macpacheco
on 20 Sep, 2014 07:03
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If weather frequently causes scrubs at the cape....I'm thinking this kinda puts a dent in the idea of "airplane-like" operations for reusable vehicles, unless they launch somewhere else that doesn't have frequent bouts of awful weather.
I'm a private pilot with instrument rating. In the 90s I flew about one hundred times into X21, one of the closest open use airfields to the Shuttle Landing facility.
I'm also a Skydiver. I jumped hundreds of times out of X21 (Arthur Dunn Airpark).
We could see the shuttle landing facility from jump altitude very well.
The weather there is great around 90% of the time during the day.
In the night the weather is great at least 95% of the days.
NASA wouldn't have choose the cape if it was a place with lots of crappy weather.
Frequent operations are possible at the cape. Specially with today's weather forecasting.
Frequent operations isn't about launching every single day. Its about launching every week or a little more.
Having a couple of weeks per yr when operations can't go due to weather is acceptable.
In time rocket safety should evolve such that a launch today might be possible.
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#98
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ugordan
on 20 Sep, 2014 10:09
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The stack prior to the scrubbed attempt, photo tweeted by SpaceX:
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#99
by
jacqmans
on 20 Sep, 2014 13:49
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Next SpaceX CRS-4 Launch Opportunity Sunday, Sept. 21
September 20, 2014 - 2:39 AM EDT
Because of weather conditions that violated the rules for launching, SpaceX has postponed its planned launch of its Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon spacecraft. It is SpaceX’s fourth commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station.
The next launch opportunity is Sunday, Sept. 21, at approximately 1:52 a.m. EDT. Live countdown coverage begins at 12:45 a.m. on NASA Television and NASA's Launch Blog. The weather forecast calls for a 40 percent chance of acceptable conditions.
The fourth SpaceX cargo mission to the space station under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services contract is scheduled to launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The spacecraft is loaded with more than 5,000 pounds of supplies, science experiments, and technology demonstrations including critical materials to support 255 science and research investigations during the station's Expeditions 41 and 42.
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#100
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Ben the Space Brit
on 20 Sep, 2014 15:59
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Forty percent chance of green weather tomorrow? The wave-off until the 28th is beginning to sound likely.
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#101
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Jarnis
on 20 Sep, 2014 16:03
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Forty percent chance of green weather tomorrow? The wave-off until the 28th is beginning to sound likely.
I'm fairly sure they are trying to get a third attempt on 23rd if Sunday morning doesn't work out.
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#102
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Chris Bergin
on 20 Sep, 2014 16:28
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#103
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A12
on 20 Sep, 2014 21:06
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Alas it is blocked, at least here in Italy:
This video contains content from SBS ContentsHub, who has blocked it on copyright grounds.
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