Author Topic: Vector Launch (formerly Vector Space Systems) (Read 413104 times)

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #480 on:** 08/03/2017 02:18 pm »

Quote from: Steven Pietrobon on 08/03/2017 01:52 pm

Picture showing fuel loading.

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

"Fueling the rocket..."

In response to picture from above tweet:

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scamwhat?‏ @scamwat 20m20 minutes ago

What is this big black "slide" just under the rocket ? A way to not damage the soil?

https://twitter.com/scamwat/status/893108383045255168

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VECTOR‏ @vectorspacesys
Replying to @scamwat

Directs flame away from launch rail

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893111929266348032

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #481 on:** 08/03/2017 02:20 pm »

Its late at night here, so Leo is taking a nap while we wait. :-)

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #482 on:** 08/03/2017 02:31 pm »

Livestream has started.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #483 on:** 08/03/2017 02:32 pm »

Apologising for poor video. Will have optical fibre in future.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #484 on:** 08/03/2017 02:34 pm »

Livestream is off. Should be about 7 minutes away from launch. Next step is the terminal count.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #485 on:** 08/03/2017 02:43 pm »

Going back to pyro ignition system.

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893120041805266946

"Testing our new spark ignitor.... had minor issue, switching to our backup pyro ignition system"

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #486 on:** 08/03/2017 02:45 pm »

Loading fuel for the second time?

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893120346429116416

"Loading fuel..."

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #487 on:** 08/03/2017 02:49 pm »

You've got more patience for this one than I, Steven. I think we should all chip in and buy you one of those fancy flat screen PC monitors.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #488 on:** 08/03/2017 02:52 pm »

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Jim Cantrell‏ @jamesncantrell 1m1 minute ago

Update 1050 EDT: Weather is holding ... trouble shooting ignition issues delayed fueling but proceeding @vectorspacesys with fuel loading

https://twitter.com/jamesncantrell/status/893121828734087168

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #489 on:** 08/03/2017 02:56 pm »

45 minutes to launch. That's about 15:40 UTC.

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893123071418146816

"Rockets can be unpredictable/unpunctual beasts. Estimating ~45mins to launch. Stay tuned will update real time when in terminal count &live"

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 08/03/2017 02:49 pm

You've got more patience for this one than I, Steven. I think we should all chip in and buy you one of those fancy flat screen PC monitors.

This one is a breeze after the first Electron launch! No need for a new screen. This one's still got a few years left in her, plus I have another one as backup. :-)

*Corrected launch time*

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #490 on:** 08/03/2017 02:57 pm »

Quote from: Steven Pietrobon on 08/03/2017 02:56 pm

45 minutes to launch. That's about 14:55 UTC.

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893123071418146816

"Rockets can be unpredictable/unpunctual beasts. Estimating ~45mins to launch. Stay tuned will update real time when in terminal count &live"

This launch window appears rather flexible ... !

gongora · « **Reply #491 on:** 08/03/2017 02:58 pm »

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 08/03/2017 02:49 pm

You've got more patience for this one than I, Steven. I think we should all chip in and buy you one of those fancy flat screen PC monitors.

But then Leo wouldn't have that cozy warm corner to curl up in.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #492 on:** 08/03/2017 03:06 pm »

While we wait, here's an interesting stat (can't verify it myself):

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Laura Seward Forczyk‏ @LauraForczyk 1h1 hour ago

The #Vector test launch today is the 1st rocket activity in Camden County, GA since Thiokol tested a 13 ft motor in 1965. @CamdenSpaceport

https://twitter.com/LauraForczyk/status/893108489203187713

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #493 on:** 08/03/2017 03:10 pm »

Back live!

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #494 on:** 08/03/2017 03:13 pm »

Loading LOX! Launch time is now 15:25 to 15:30 UTC.

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893126838561546241

"Loading LOX (liquid oxygen) 15-20mins to launch"

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #495 on:** 08/03/2017 03:15 pm »

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News-Leader‏ @fbnewsleader 15m15 minutes ago

I thought your launch window closes at 1100.

https://twitter.com/fbnewsleader/status/893124064755286016

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Replying to @fbnewsleader

Someone up above was kind enough to open it up a wee bit longer...

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893126964990558209

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #496 on:** 08/03/2017 03:16 pm »

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Jim Cantrell‏ @jamesncantrell 1m1 minute ago

Fuel loading complete. LOX loading commencing. Weather holding for about 45-60 minutes more window. @vectorspacesys t minus 20 minutes

https://twitter.com/jamesncantrell/status/893128039223242752

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #497 on:** 08/03/2017 03:17 pm »

I'm getting quite a good steady picture.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #498 on:** 08/03/2017 03:19 pm »

They are a bit close to this going on....

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #499 on:** 08/03/2017 03:19 pm »

T-15 minutes.

https://twitter.com/vectorspacesys/status/893128940755099648

"Within the 15min count. Valves looking good LOX loading nearly done"