Author Topic: SpaceX Falcon 9 : NASA/CNES SWOT : Vandenberg : 16 December 2022 (11:46 UTC) (Read 89023 times)

edkyle99 · « **Reply #140 on:** 12/16/2022 12:12 am »

Can anyone find this underlying image?

- Ed Kyle

kdhilliard · « **Reply #141 on:** 12/16/2022 12:23 am »

Quote from: edkyle99 on 12/16/2022 12:12 am

Can anyone find this underlying image?

This? https://sxcontent9668.azureedge.us/cms-assets/assets/SWOT_Homepage_Launch_Tile_DESKTOP_36ea0a3735.jpg

SPKirsch · « **Reply #142 on:** 12/16/2022 02:01 am »

https://twitter.com/thejackbeyer/status/1603560937406967808

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Some shots of SWOT and Falcon 9 B1071 on the pad at SLC-4 this afternoon at remote camera reset. @NASASpaceflight

[FST Edit: if they’ve got the NSF logo it’s fine to upload the photos]

catdlr · « **Reply #143 on:** 12/16/2022 04:11 am »

No YouTube Live coverage Links from SpaceX yet?

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #144 on:** 12/16/2022 04:22 am »

Quote from: catdlr on 12/16/2022 04:11 am

No YouTube Live coverage Links from SpaceX yet?

They said on their launch webpage that "SWOT mission coverage will be provided by NASA. Tune in to NASA.gov/live to watch the live broadcast, starting at 3:00 a.m. PT on Friday, December 16."

NASA has a dedicated webcast (video id maI09QHicTg):

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #145 on:** 12/16/2022 08:59 am »

Weather doesn’t appear to be a concern …

https://blogs.nasa.gov/swot/2022/12/16/launch-day-weather-is-100-favorable-for-swot-launch/

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Launch Day: Weather is 100% Favorable for SWOT Launch

Meteorologists with the U.S. Space Force’s Space Launch Delta 30 Weather Squadron are predicting a 100% chance of favorable weather conditions for launch, with no primary weather concerns.

Author Leejay Lockhart
Posted on December 16, 2022

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #146 on:** 12/16/2022 09:39 am »

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #147 on:** 12/16/2022 09:47 am »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1603703126426816513

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T-1 hour until Falcon 9's launch of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission; weather remains favorable for liftoff.

SWOT mission coverage will be provided by NASA. Tune in to NASA.gov/live to watch the live broadcast, starting at 3:00 a.m. PT today

Targeteer · « **Reply #148 on:** 12/16/2022 09:56 am »

launch coverage starting shortly

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #149 on:** 12/16/2022 09:59 am »

https://twitter.com/nasa_lsp/status/1603705797804191746

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The SWOT spacecraft has just switched to internal power in preparation for liftoff aboard the @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 3:46am PST.

The #SWOTmission will be on internal power for the remainder of the countdown and launch sequence! 🛰️

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #150 on:** 12/16/2022 10:01 am »

Coverage has started

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #151 on:** 12/16/2022 10:12 am »

https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/1603708704196550656

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F9/SWOT: SpaceX and NASA are go for propellant loading

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #152 on:** 12/16/2022 10:16 am »

NSF live at T-29

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #153 on:** 12/16/2022 10:27 am »

Stage 2 RP 1 load is complete - T-20 min vent

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #154 on:** 12/16/2022 10:37 am »

eeergo · « **Reply #155 on:** 12/16/2022 10:39 am »

Scientists being interviewed highlighting the international, collaborative, open-science philosophy of SWOT, in particular relating to its mission in ocean altimetry that affects people everywhere.

eeergo · « **Reply #156 on:** 12/16/2022 10:40 am »

Weather is still 100% GO.

No issues with the range otherwise.

eeergo · « **Reply #157 on:** 12/16/2022 10:41 am »

Merlin 1D engines were chilled. Fuel load complete into first stage.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #158 on:** 12/16/2022 10:44 am »

https://twitter.com/NASA_LSP/status/1603716698263228416

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T-6 minutes and engine chill down is underway!

Over the next few minutes, the #Falcon9 rocket will transition to internal power followed by the strongback retracting into position for ignition of the #SWOTmission! 🚀

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #159 on:** 12/16/2022 10:44 am »

NASA is GO for launch; S1 LOX load complete