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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #160 on: 12/15/2017 02:04 pm »
Weather POV is at 10%.

Only concern is cloud rule.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #161 on: 12/15/2017 02:04 pm »
LOX load did indeed start on time.

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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #162 on: 12/15/2017 02:04 pm »
90% go for weather.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #163 on: 12/15/2017 02:05 pm »
T-30 minutes.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #164 on: 12/15/2017 02:05 pm »
Discussing ISS experiments and its purpose, all while showing a gorgeous shot of the rocket from a lightning tower.

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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #165 on: 12/15/2017 02:06 pm »
Now interviewing Brian Hess.

Just passed the half-hour mark in the countdown.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #166 on: 12/15/2017 02:06 pm »
Talking about a bone adhesive.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #167 on: 12/15/2017 02:07 pm »
Weather POV is at 10%.

Only concern is cloud rule.

Weather officer's briefing is that Thick cloud rule does not appear to be a concern - no weather issues expected

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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #168 on: 12/15/2017 02:09 pm »
Rocket Facts.

Talking about fibre optic cables.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #169 on: 12/15/2017 02:09 pm »
Upgraded flame trench.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #170 on: 12/15/2017 02:10 pm »
T-25 minutes.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #171 on: 12/15/2017 02:11 pm »
Now showing an interior of the Hawthorne control center as well as Mission Control Houston.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #172 on: 12/15/2017 02:12 pm »
Mike Curie and Josh Finch talking about the mission.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #173 on: 12/15/2017 02:12 pm »
Launch loop continues to be quiet.  Automated systems at SLC-40 working perfectly right now.  NO issues.  NO constraints.

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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #174 on: 12/15/2017 02:12 pm »
LOX appears to be at ~40%.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #175 on: 12/15/2017 02:13 pm »
Good LOX vent from Falcon 9

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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #176 on: 12/15/2017 02:13 pm »
Time for some mellow funky music.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #177 on: 12/15/2017 02:13 pm »
Funky music start on the Technical webcast :D
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #178 on: 12/15/2017 02:14 pm »
Showing a NASA Earth Science presentation.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : CRS-13 : Dec 15, 2017 : UPDATES
« Reply #179 on: 12/15/2017 02:14 pm »
Major LOX venting from the strongback has started.
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