Author Topic: SpaceX Falcon 9 CRS/SpX-10 Dragon - Feb. 19, 2017 - Discussion (Read 418677 times)

Lar · « **Reply #240 on:** 02/12/2017 07:50 pm »

Agree with Shawn, let's please have a bit less second guessing on a specific mission thread. If you think you have questions about process, ideas on changes, contrasts with other launchers, etc, seek out a more general thread, please.

Thanks. And keep being excellent to each other...

Flying Beaver · « **Reply #241 on:** 02/12/2017 08:14 pm »

We have venting now.

William Harwood
‏@cbs_spacenews

F9/CRS10: Major venting event seen at pad 39A; at 4:10pm EST; similar to others seen during past fuelings

https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/830887245578170371

matthewkantar · « **Reply #242 on:** 02/12/2017 08:16 pm »

SpaceX needs to cooperate with NASA and others to conduct a static fire. If they complete the needed work early and have not arranged for a static fire they have to sit and wait. They probably had a range of dates they thought they might be finished on, and the 12th may be in the middle of that range, most of us don't know. Its important to keep NASA et al happy, its important to get this task done in a timely manner, it is most important to do the job correctly.

I know there is disappointment when a static fire is indicated by closures and does not happen. If SpaceX could do the whole thing in privacy and then announce when the static fire is complete, I am sure they would.

Matthew

daveglo · « **Reply #243 on:** 02/12/2017 08:30 pm »

Fire in the hole!

Observed smoke from trench area on livestream from SFN.

brettreds2k · « **Reply #244 on:** 02/12/2017 08:33 pm »

Static test done!!

DOCinCT · « **Reply #245 on:** 02/12/2017 08:33 pm »

Quote from: daveglo on 02/12/2017 08:30 pm

Fire in the hole!

Observed smoke from trench area on livestream from SFN.

https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/830892039063625728

jgoldader · « **Reply #246 on:** 02/12/2017 08:34 pm »

I don't recall ever before watching a livestream for 3 seconds of smoke! Thank you, SFN!!

vanoord · « **Reply #247 on:** 02/12/2017 08:34 pm »

One small step.

Orbiter · « **Reply #248 on:** 02/12/2017 08:37 pm »

Nearly spilled my coffee on my shorts when I saw it fire; no T/E retract or any other obvious immediate clues to indicate firing.

rockets4life97 · « **Reply #249 on:** 02/12/2017 08:41 pm »

I can't wait for the RSS to be fully removed. You'll be able to see much better from the view used by SFN.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #250 on:** 02/12/2017 08:51 pm »

I wouldn't normally say congratulations for a static fire but in this case I think it's warranted!

Great to have it done 6 days ahead of launch too. Plenty of time to integrate Dragon and be ready for launch day. Let's hope the weather plays ball.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #251 on:** 02/12/2017 09:23 pm »

Assuming data review and LRR go to plan, launch on Saturday, 18 February is targeted for 10:01 EST. Exact second of launch will be determined closer to and on the day.

Comga · « **Reply #252 on:** 02/12/2017 09:27 pm »

Quote from: ChrisGebhardt on 02/12/2017 09:23 pm

Assuming data review and LRR go to plan, launch on Saturday, 18 February is targeted for 10:01 EST. Exact second of launch will be determined closer to and on the day.

When is LRR scheduled/ usually held? Tomorrow/ the day after?

meekGee · « **Reply #253 on:** 02/12/2017 09:40 pm »

Quote from: daveglo on 02/12/2017 08:30 pm

Fire in the hole!

Observed smoke from trench area on livestream from SFN.

Heh, and 39A shrugged.

Woohoo - 6 days!

catdlr · « **Reply #254 on:** 02/12/2017 10:25 pm »

SpaceX - First Static Fire Test - Historic 39A 02-12-2017

USLaunchReport

Published on Feb 12, 2017
SpaceX lifted their Huge Strong Back for CRS-10 and first Static Fire Test. Excuse the editing, our equipment was hacked.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6X1_IEfgtI?t=001

Eagandale4114 · « **Reply #255 on:** 02/12/2017 10:39 pm »

Quote from: Comga on 02/12/2017 09:27 pm

Quote from: ChrisGebhardt on 02/12/2017 09:23 pm
Assuming data review and LRR go to plan, launch on Saturday, 18 February is targeted for 10:01 EST. Exact second of launch will be determined closer to and on the day.

When is LRR scheduled/ usually held? Tomorrow/ the day after?

According to the schedule page of the Falcon 9 User Guide (page 51) LRR happens at L-2.

shuttlefan · « **Reply #256 on:** 02/12/2017 11:28 pm »

Are Dragon and the cargo trunk already mated together, and in the Pad 39-A horizontal integration facility?

IanThePineapple · « **Reply #257 on:** 02/12/2017 11:53 pm »

Quote from: shuttlefan on 02/12/2017 11:28 pm

Are Dragon and the cargo trunk already mated together, and in the Pad 39-A horizontal integration facility?

Almost certainly, Dragon's currently waiting for F9 integration and time-sensitive payload loading.

old_sellsword · « **Reply #258 on:** 02/13/2017 12:04 am »

Quote from: shuttlefan on 02/12/2017 11:28 pm

Are Dragon and the cargo trunk already mated together, and in the Pad 39-A horizontal integration facility?

The capsule and the trunk have been mated since December 18 of last year.

Paul_G · « **Reply #259 on:** 02/13/2017 12:39 pm »

Couple of things worth watching out for come roll out and launch:

* We haven't seen yet whether the rocket is kept horizontal as it goes up the incline to the pad - there was much talk when 39a was first announced about whether there was a need to keep things horizontal, or is Dragon or any other payload fine with pointing down hill as the stack gets pushed up hill.

* The overflowing water tower prior to Ignition. I guess the length of the static fire meant it wan't necessary to fill the tower to the brim. I didn't watch the unabridged video footage of the static fire to see if there was any sign of the overflow, but couldn't see it on the shortened version I watched, and couldn't really make out any sign of the rainbirds starting up, but I assume they did based on the size of the resulting dust/vapor cloud.

And for accredited media peeps - do you know yet where you will be able to set up your unattended cameras for the launch yet? Interested to hear what fields of view will be available to you.

Paul