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#1100
by
envy887
on 16 Jan, 2018 16:52
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Just over 3 hours until the window opens. Anyone have eyes on the pad?
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#1101
by
Chris Bergin
on 16 Jan, 2018 17:12
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It is a bit strange there's not the usual static fire notice, or we haven't at least been sent one if it exists. But KSC did go into the roadblocks and such stance that points to a test.
Also notice SFN say they have no notice of a static fire test, so......
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#1102
by
IanThePineapple
on 16 Jan, 2018 17:25
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It is a bit strange there's not the usual static fire notice, or we haven't at least been sent one if it exists. But KSC did go into the roadblocks and such stance that points to a test.
Also notice SFN say they have no notice of a static fire test, so......
Maybe just another WDR?
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#1103
by
JonathanD
on 16 Jan, 2018 17:34
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Don't they do the roadblocks any time there is prop loading?
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#1104
by
shuttlefan
on 16 Jan, 2018 17:34
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It is a bit strange there's not the usual static fire notice, or we haven't at least been sent one if it exists. But KSC did go into the roadblocks and such stance that points to a test.
Also notice SFN say they have no notice of a static fire test, so......
Chris do they need roadblocks, etc. for just a WDR? Maybe this is consistent with the approach that they're following, doing a WDR which might end an a static fire providing everything looks good?
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#1105
by
Jim
on 16 Jan, 2018 17:34
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Yes, to keep people away from a hazardous area
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#1106
by
Ronpur50
on 16 Jan, 2018 17:37
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There were roadblocks Sunday at the cutoff to Pad A/B. Would that be the location for the roadblock for a static fire? If so, they may not have needed to issue a new one, since the old one was still in place.
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#1107
by
StuffOfInterest
on 16 Jan, 2018 17:41
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Word on the update thread that the static fire for today has been cancelled. Guess they are having some teething pains with the rocket and/or ground support. I wonder what sort of headaches they are running into fueling four sets of tanks at once instead of two?
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#1108
by
spacenut
on 16 Jan, 2018 17:41
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What seems to be the problem with the static fire of FH? Any firm date of launch? Last I heard was Jan. 25
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#1109
by
russianhalo117
on 16 Jan, 2018 17:47
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What seems to be the problem with the static fire of FH? Any firm date of launch? Last I heard was Jan. 25
That was a NET target and not a firm date. Only after the static fire will a firm date be filed with USAF ETR.
EDIT: listed the wrong range.
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#1110
by
whitelancer64
on 16 Jan, 2018 17:50
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What seems to be the problem with the static fire of FH? Any firm date of launch? Last I heard was Jan. 25
*takes a drink*
Today's static fire is scrubbed per Updates thread. Test launch very likely to slip into Feburary. No firm target for the launch date yet, and there won't be one until the static fire is complete.
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#1111
by
spacenut
on 16 Jan, 2018 17:54
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Anyone know what the problem is? The rocket? Telemetry? Connections?
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#1112
by
Wolfram66
on 16 Jan, 2018 17:58
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Anyone know what the problem is? The rocket? Telemetry? Connections?
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#1113
by
whitelancer64
on 16 Jan, 2018 18:04
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Anyone know what the problem is? The rocket? Telemetry? Connections?
I strongly recommend tweeting Elon Musk and asking him. Nobody here knows. Anyone who regularly posts here that might know, is probably actually on site and working on it.
If I had to guess, I'd say teething issues with the new GSE equipment / procedures. Totally normal.
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#1114
by
atsf90east
on 16 Jan, 2018 18:09
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Anyone know what the problem is? The rocket? Telemetry? Connections?
The Tesla Roadster is low on blinker fluid.
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#1115
by
jgoldader
on 16 Jan, 2018 18:17
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Better to take the time and hopefully get it right, than have a very bad day.
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#1116
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 16 Jan, 2018 18:24
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This is my bet too (assuming SpaceX are ready by then):
My best guess for #FalconHeavy static fire is that it will now wait till Friday. @ulalaunch is scheduled for a Thurs evening Atlas launch. With rollout tomorrow, Atlas will have the ball for ground support needs and safety perimeter.
https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/953346186676703232
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#1117
by
LaunchedIn68
on 16 Jan, 2018 18:27
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I'm sure over on L2 they're discussing the exact parts that have to be swapped out and even have the SKU#'s.
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#1118
by
shuttlefan
on 16 Jan, 2018 18:43
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So no WDR today?
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#1119
by
Lar
on 16 Jan, 2018 18:57
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*takes a drink*
You're thinking of the FB group..
