Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Zuma : January 7/8, 2018, SLC-40 : UPDATES (Read 232534 times)

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #160 on:** 01/07/2018 11:56 pm »

T-4mins

ZachS09 · « **Reply #161 on:** 01/07/2018 11:56 pm »

At this time, the strongback clamps around the fairing base are opening.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #162 on:** 01/07/2018 11:56 pm »

3mins 30secs - All good.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #163 on:** 01/07/2018 11:56 pm »

T-4 minutes.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #164 on:** 01/07/2018 11:57 pm »

T-3mins

ZachS09 · « **Reply #165 on:** 01/07/2018 11:57 pm »

T-3 minutes. Strongback now retracting to an initial point 1.5 degrees away from the Falcon 9. Full retraction will occur at T0.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #166 on:** 01/07/2018 11:57 pm »

Stage 1 LOX closed out for flight.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #167 on:** 01/07/2018 11:57 pm »

T-3 minutes. Talking about engine chill.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #168 on:** 01/07/2018 11:58 pm »

Stage 2 LOX closed out for flight.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #169 on:** 01/07/2018 11:58 pm »

T-2 minutes. Stage 2 LOX has closed out.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #170 on:** 01/07/2018 11:58 pm »

90secs.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #171 on:** 01/07/2018 11:58 pm »

T-90 seconds. Coming on the arming of the Automatic Flight Termination System.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #172 on:** 01/07/2018 11:58 pm »

T-2 minutes. Stage 2 LOX closed out for flight.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #173 on:** 01/07/2018 11:59 pm »

And the FTS officer confirms that AFTS is ready for launch.

T-1 minute. Falcon 9 is in startup mode and final stage pressurization is underway. This procedure will last until T-20 seconds.

Craftyatom · « **Reply #174 on:** 01/07/2018 11:59 pm »

Quote from: ZachS09 on 01/07/2018 11:57 pm

T-3 minutes. Strongback now retracting to an initial point 88.5 degrees away from the Falcon 9. Full retraction will occur at T0.

Worth noting the host said "no movement until T-0" - probably just a slip of the tongue, but figured I'd mention it.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #175 on:** 01/07/2018 11:59 pm »

T-45 seconds. The Launch Director is GO.

Now 30 seconds away.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #176 on:** 01/07/2018 11:59 pm »

T-1 minute. Falcon 9 is in startup.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #177 on:** 01/07/2018 11:59 pm »

T-20. Stage pressurization complete.

Pad water deluge system activating.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #178 on:** 01/08/2018 12:00 am »

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 and liftoff. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket and the classified ZUMA payload built by Northrop Grumman. The tower has been cleared.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #179 on:** 01/08/2018 12:00 am »

Pitch and roll programs are in, placing the Falcon 9 on a northeast trajectory.

First stage propulsion looks good alongside the power and telemetry.