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#40
by
Mau
on 11 Oct, 2017 15:58
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Issue Date : October 06, 2017 at 2147 UTC
Type : Space Operations
Duration: 10/11 22:18Z to 10/12 01:46Z
FDC 7/9626 ZMA AIRSPACE TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS KENNEDY SPACE CENTER SPACE OPERATIONS AREA. PURSUANT TO SECTION 91.143 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR 91.143), FLIGHT OPERATIONS CONDUCTED BY FAA CERTIFICATED PILOTS OR CONDUCTED IN AIRCRAFT OF U.S. REGISTRY ARE PROHIBITED AT ANY ALTITUDE FROM THE SURFACE-FL180, WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 285116N 804219W TO 290730N 803000W THENCE CLOCKWISE VIA A 30 NAUTICAL MILE ARC CENTERED AT 283703N 803647W TO 281330N 801600W TO 282501N 803029W TO 282501N 803759W TO 282501N 804144W TO 283121N 804349W TO 283801N 804701W TO 284910N 805044W TO 285116N 804714W TO 285116N 804219W. MIAMI CENTER, PHONE 305 716 1589, IS THE COORDINATING FAA FACILITY AND MAY BE CONTACTED FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF ANY AIRSPACE ASSOCIATED WITH LAUNCH OPS. THIS AREA ENCOMPASSES R2932, R2933, R2934, AND PORTIONS OF W497A, W136F, W137F AND W137G. ADDITIONAL WARNING AND RESTRICTED AREAS WILL BE ACTIVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OPS. PILOTS SHALL CONSULT ALL NOTAMS REGARDING THIS OPERATION. 1710112218-1710120146.
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#41
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 11 Oct, 2017 17:29
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#42
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 11 Oct, 2017 17:57
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Weather forecast remains 90% GO (although now 80% for 24hr delay):
Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 10%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule
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#43
by
catdlr
on 11 Oct, 2017 20:21
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#44
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 11 Oct, 2017 20:34
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Update:
All is on track at T-2hr 18mins and counting for launch at the opening of the window at 18:53 EDT.
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#45
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 11 Oct, 2017 21:17
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Data flow tests with downrange tracking stations underway at this time.
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#46
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 11 Oct, 2017 21:20
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Current weather:
Temp: 83 F
Winds: E @ 10mph
Clouds: CLEAR
Launch time: 18:53 EDT
Local Sunset: 18:58 EDT
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#47
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 11 Oct, 2017 21:22
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T-90mins: Final roadblocks going up. Blast Danger Area being cleared for prop load.
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#48
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 11 Oct, 2017 21:35
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Prop load and launch go/no go poll underway.
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#49
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 11 Oct, 2017 21:40
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#50
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 11 Oct, 2017 21:42
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T-1 hour 10 minutes. RP-1 loading should be starting now.
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#51
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 11 Oct, 2017 21:43
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Launch auto sequence has started. - LD loop
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#52
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 11 Oct, 2017 21:45
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Confirmed. RP-1 is flowing into Falcon 9.
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#53
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 11 Oct, 2017 21:46
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LD giving the abort instructions.
If urgent, call "HOLD HOLD HOLD" over the net.
If non-urgent, brief the LD and a decision whether or not to abort will then be made.
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#54
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 11 Oct, 2017 21:53
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T-1hr and counting. All is progressing well with PR-1 fueling. LOX load picks up at T-35mins, or 18:18 EDT.
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#55
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 11 Oct, 2017 21:53
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T-1 hour. Haven't seen any venting yet.
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#56
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 11 Oct, 2017 22:03
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T-50mins: All continues to go well with RP-1 fueling.
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#57
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 11 Oct, 2017 22:03
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T-50 minutes. In case people are wondering why we should see venting during RP-1 loading, its because liquid nitrogen is used to subcool the RP-1 fuel to increase its density. When the nitrogen evaporates, it causes a vent.
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#58
by
ChrisGebhardt
on 11 Oct, 2017 22:13
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T-40mins: All is well. We're 5mins from the start of LOX load at this point.
LOX load poll coming up.
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#59
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 11 Oct, 2017 22:13
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T-40 minutes. Looks like the shadow of the launch tower is moving across Falcon 9.