Does anyone know if there are any cameras on the tower?
From the preflight press conference. The NASA representative said about the Amos incident, that such failures are always a very good thing. They learn a lot from them.
These press briefings usually disappoint me because there's always some really dumb questions asked. Is it just me or did everybody seem to take a genius pill today? Lots of really really good questions! Very informative.
Quote from: Lee Jay on 02/18/2017 12:54 amThese press briefings usually disappoint me because there's always some really dumb questions asked. Is it just me or did everybody seem to take a genius pill today? Lots of really really good questions! Very informative.They were all out in the fresh air...
Spaceflight Now @SpaceflightNow 12 min The Falcon 9 rocket is going vertical in readiness for tomorrow’s launch. Watch live: http://spaceflightnow.com/2017/02/17/spacex-crs-10-mission-status-center/ …
Quote from: SmallKing on 02/18/2017 01:37 amSpaceflight Now @SpaceflightNow 12 min The Falcon 9 rocket is going vertical in readiness for tomorrow’s launch. Watch live: http://spaceflightnow.com/2017/02/17/spacex-crs-10-mission-status-center/ …Does this imply they finished work on the second stage and believe that all is well for launch?
Quote from: mme on 02/18/2017 01:40 amQuote from: SmallKing on 02/18/2017 01:37 amSpaceflight Now @SpaceflightNow 12 min The Falcon 9 rocket is going vertical in readiness for tomorrows launch. Watch live: http://spaceflightnow.com/2017/02/17/spacex-crs-10-mission-status-center/ Does this imply they finished work on the second stage and believe that all is well for launch?Yes
Quote from: SmallKing on 02/18/2017 01:37 amSpaceflight Now @SpaceflightNow 12 min The Falcon 9 rocket is going vertical in readiness for tomorrows launch. Watch live: http://spaceflightnow.com/2017/02/17/spacex-crs-10-mission-status-center/ Does this imply they finished work on the second stage and believe that all is well for launch?
Spaceflight Now @SpaceflightNow 12 min The Falcon 9 rocket is going vertical in readiness for tomorrows launch. Watch live: http://spaceflightnow.com/2017/02/17/spacex-crs-10-mission-status-center/
Quote from: SmallKing on 02/18/2017 01:42 amQuote from: mme on 02/18/2017 01:40 amQuote from: SmallKing on 02/18/2017 01:37 amSpaceflight Now @SpaceflightNow 12 min The Falcon 9 rocket is going vertical in readiness for tomorrow’s launch. Watch live: http://spaceflightnow.com/2017/02/17/spacex-crs-10-mission-status-center/ …Does this imply they finished work on the second stage and believe that all is well for launch?YesHas Spacex confirmed the leak issue has been put to bed? They could be simply raising the rocket to vertical again just to protect the option of launching IF they get the issue resolved.
Quote from: mme on 02/18/2017 01:40 amQuote from: SmallKing on 02/18/2017 01:37 amSpaceflight Now @SpaceflightNow 12 min The Falcon 9 rocket is going vertical in readiness for tomorrow’s launch. Watch live: http://spaceflightnow.com/2017/02/17/spacex-crs-10-mission-status-center/ …Does this imply they finished work on the second stage and believe that all is well for launch?Yes
Confirmation on why the launch was delayed to the 18th...http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=98934#.WKb9MVdPwiQ.facebook FCET Success: SSBN Launches Fleet Ballistic MissilesStory Number: NNS170216-21Release Date: 2/16/2017 3:30:00 PMA A A Email this story to a friend Print this storyBy John M. Daniels, Strategic Systems Programs Public AffairsWASHINGTON (NNS) -- An Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine assigned to Submarine Group 9 completed a Follow-on Commander's Evaluation Test (FCET) Feb. 16, resulting in four successful test flights of Trident II D5 missiles. Designated FCET-53, the operation spanned a three-day period.The primary objective of an FCET is to obtain, under operationally representative conditions, valid reliability, accuracy, and performance of the missile system for use by Commander, Strategic Command and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Safety of the public was paramount throughout the mission. The missiles were unarmed and all launches were conducted from the sea, flew over the sea, and landed in the sea. At no time did the missiles fly over land.A credible, effective nuclear deterrent is essential to national security and the security of U.S. allies and friends. The Trident II D5 missile is a submarine-launched ballistic missile which is one part of the nation's strategic deterrent triad. As the most survivable leg of the triad, it provides the national command authority with assured second-strike capability. Since its introduction to the fleet in 1989, the Trident II D5 missile has completed 165 successful test flights.
Quote from: Targeteer on 02/17/2017 05:47 pmConfirmation on why the launch was delayed to the 18th...http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=98934#.WKb9MVdPwiQ.facebookWrong coast...Trident launches were off California coast.http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/02/14/bright-object-seen-across-bay-area-sky/
Confirmation on why the launch was delayed to the 18th...http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=98934#.WKb9MVdPwiQ.facebook
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I'm somewhat confused about the crane and sling. The late-load photo pasted earlier in the thread shows a support sling from the TEL in the location of the sling from the crane. I'm hoping this is a one-shot work-around for some hardware bits that aren't finished yet.(edit) Upon reflection, I'm wondering if this is related to the 2nd stage work; maybe a safety issue since there are people working in a crush zone.