Author Topic: Vector Launch (formerly Vector Space Systems) (Read 413091 times)

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #460 on:** 08/03/2017 12:54 pm »

New tweet.

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893092258576179201

"Blue sky coming... fingers crossed..."

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #461 on:** 08/03/2017 12:55 pm »

One hour five minutes left in launch window.

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/892850084047712257

"Final payload checkouts before going vertical stay tuned..."

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #462 on:** 08/03/2017 01:17 pm »

Going vertical! 44 minutes left in window.

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/892850084047712257

"Going vertical and live pad walk"

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #463 on:** 08/03/2017 01:22 pm »

We're getting a picture on the TV!

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #464 on:** 08/03/2017 01:24 pm »

First time a spark igniter is being used.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #465 on:** 08/03/2017 01:27 pm »

Weather is marginal. Need somewhat clear skies.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #466 on:** 08/03/2017 01:30 pm »

The video plays for about five minutes and then crashes. 30 minutes left in window.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #467 on:** 08/03/2017 01:32 pm »

Payload from Center of Advanced Technology. Sponsored flight from NASA and Burba?

DatUser14 · « **Reply #468 on:** 08/03/2017 01:33 pm »

Just said launch in a hour

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #469 on:** 08/03/2017 01:34 pm »

Saying about 1 hour from launch? Maybe we're seeing a recorded video.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #470 on:** 08/03/2017 01:36 pm »

Going off stream for now, but window closes in 25 minutes, so I don't understand how they can launch if its an hour from now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #471 on:** 08/03/2017 01:39 pm »

New tweet.

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893103402288267270

"Just went live with John Garvey CTO and founder of Vector. We will go live again from LCC (launch control center) soon Here she is vertical"

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #472 on:** 08/03/2017 01:40 pm »

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893103730265948160

"Clouds clearing..."

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #473 on:** 08/03/2017 01:41 pm »

Confirming that it is one hour to launch.

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893104156277325828

"1hr to launch..."

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #474 on:** 08/03/2017 01:44 pm »

Quote

VECTOR‏ @vectorspacesys 51s51 seconds ago
Replying to @immersivenature

Sorry nature of the beast (aka satellite internet) we will have 4K video including drone footage very soon after launch

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893104984002183168

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #475 on:** 08/03/2017 01:46 pm »

Apologising for poor livestream.

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893105492565688321

"Sorry for poor live video quality, nature of sat internet (something we Vector hope to help w/in future btw hint hint). have 4K vid after"

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #476 on:** 08/03/2017 01:50 pm »

Fuel loading has begun.

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893106594602520581

"Fueling..."

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #477 on:** 08/03/2017 01:52 pm »

Picture showing fuel loading.

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893106991102541825

"Fueling the rocket..."

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #478 on:** 08/03/2017 01:54 pm »

I like the sign. Good for historical reference.

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893107235164782592

"Calm before the storm..."

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #479 on:** 08/03/2017 02:10 pm »

About 30 minutes to launch, which I estimate to be at about 14:40 UTC (10:40 am local).