Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Bangabandhu-1 : KSC 39A : May 11, 2018 : Updates (Read 182487 times)

ZachS09 · « **Reply #140 on:** 05/10/2018 09:33 pm »

Last night at 8 PM Eastern, Falcon 9 rolled out to the launch pad.

Working no issues at this time.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #141 on:** 05/10/2018 09:33 pm »

Engineer giving updates. Talking about new propellant loading procedure.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #142 on:** 05/10/2018 09:34 pm »

Stage 1's RP-1 tank is 85% full.

Semmel · « **Reply #143 on:** 05/10/2018 09:34 pm »

countown net of the webcast seems to show a sat image from 39A. All quite on the net.

@edit: Sorry about earlier confusion. Dont have much resolution.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #144 on:** 05/10/2018 09:34 pm »

Helium pressurization tanks are just under 100%.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #145 on:** 05/10/2018 09:34 pm »

T-13 minutes. Helium tanks nearly at 100%.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #146 on:** 05/10/2018 09:35 pm »

As seen from the drone ship camera, it's raining at the recovery area.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #147 on:** 05/10/2018 09:35 pm »

T-12 minutes. Vehicle, spacecraft and range are go.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #148 on:** 05/10/2018 09:36 pm »

Block 5 is capable of ten reflights, but may fly more if possible.

Engine thrust per engine is increased to 190,000 pounds.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #149 on:** 05/10/2018 09:36 pm »

T-11 minutes. Thrust increased from 783 kN to 845 kN.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #150 on:** 05/10/2018 09:37 pm »

T-10 minutes. Prop loading continues in both Stage 1 and 2. This process will conclude a few minutes before T0.

One of the main goals is to refly within 24 hours.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #151 on:** 05/10/2018 09:37 pm »

Talking about the Bangabandhu 1 satellite.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #152 on:** 05/10/2018 09:37 pm »

T-10 minutes.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #153 on:** 05/10/2018 09:38 pm »

Showing a special message from Thales Alenia Space.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #154 on:** 05/10/2018 09:38 pm »

T-9 minutes.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #155 on:** 05/10/2018 09:39 pm »

T-8 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #156 on:** 05/10/2018 09:39 pm »

T-8 minutes. Thales Alenia Space promo.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #157 on:** 05/10/2018 09:40 pm »

T-7 minutes. Stage 1 engine chilldown underway. This is when liquid oxygen is flowed through the Merlin 1D engine nozzles to prepare them for ignition at T-3 seconds.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #158 on:** 05/10/2018 09:40 pm »

T-7 minutes. Engine chill has started.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #159 on:** 05/10/2018 09:41 pm »

T-6 minutes. Bangabandhu 1 should be on internal power at this time.

Stage 2's RP-1 tank is 100% full.