Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Bangabandhu-1 : KSC 39A : May 11, 2018 : Updates (Read 182479 times)

ZachS09 · « **Reply #220 on:** 05/11/2018 07:14 pm »

T-1 hour and counting.

In under a half-hour, the GO/NO GO poll for prop loading should commence.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #221 on:** 05/11/2018 07:14 pm »

T-1hr All still on track.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #222 on:** 05/11/2018 07:32 pm »

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #223 on:** 05/11/2018 07:33 pm »

T-40mins. Two minutes away from final "Go" checks. Launch team has been asked to report any conditions that would prevent fueling.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #224 on:** 05/11/2018 07:34 pm »

T-40 minutes.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #225 on:** 05/11/2018 07:36 pm »

T-38mins. No issues stated over net that would prevent an on-time start to fueling.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #226 on:** 05/11/2018 07:37 pm »

Team receiving their standard "If the need to abort the count is needed..." instructions.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #227 on:** 05/11/2018 07:38 pm »

At this point, both the Stage 1 LOX and RP-1 loading for both stages should start.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #228 on:** 05/11/2018 07:39 pm »

T-35mins and COUNTING. Fueling is underway.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #229 on:** 05/11/2018 07:39 pm »

T-35 minutes. Propellant loading should be starting now.

worldtimedate · « **Reply #230 on:** 05/11/2018 07:41 pm »

We are barely 32 minutes away from the Falcon 9 Block 5 Rocket to lift off

Countdown :
SpaceX F9 : Bangabandhu-1 Satellite Launch Mission

ZachS09 · « **Reply #231 on:** 05/11/2018 07:43 pm »

Just about 30 minutes until launch.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #232 on:** 05/11/2018 07:44 pm »

T-30 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #233 on:** 05/11/2018 07:49 pm »

T-25 minutes.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #234 on:** 05/11/2018 07:49 pm »

All quiet on the loop. Fueling is progressing without issue.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #235 on:** 05/11/2018 07:54 pm »

T-20 minutes. Seeing some venting!

ZachS09 · « **Reply #236 on:** 05/11/2018 07:56 pm »

Stage 2 LOX loading should begin momentarily; meanwhile, the webcast is about to open up.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #237 on:** 05/11/2018 07:57 pm »

Funky music time.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #238 on:** 05/11/2018 07:58 pm »

T-16 minutes. Second stage LOX loading should be starting now. No picture as Florida Today is streaming SpaceX. :-(

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #239 on:** 05/11/2018 07:58 pm »

T-16mins Launch loop confirms LOX load to Stage 2 has started.