Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Iridium NEXT 6 with GRACE-FO : May 22, 2018 - UPDATES (Read 86655 times)

ZachS09 · « **Reply #100 on:** 05/22/2018 07:44 pm »

T-4 minutes. The strongback clamps under the fairing are opening before the entire structure is retracted 12.5 degrees away from the Falcon 9.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #101 on:** 05/22/2018 07:44 pm »

T-5 minutes. Bridenstine giving speech.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #102 on:** 05/22/2018 07:44 pm »

T-4 minutes.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #103 on:** 05/22/2018 07:45 pm »

T-3 minutes. Strongback retraction wrapping up.

First stage engine gimbal checks are underway.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #104 on:** 05/22/2018 07:45 pm »

POGO bleeder indication.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #105 on:** 05/22/2018 07:45 pm »

Stage 1 LOX closed out.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #106 on:** 05/22/2018 07:45 pm »

Stage 1 LOX closing out.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #107 on:** 05/22/2018 07:45 pm »

T-3 minutes. Stage 1 LOX closed out.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #108 on:** 05/22/2018 07:46 pm »

Strongback lower complete.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #109 on:** 05/22/2018 07:46 pm »

T-2 minutes. Falcon 9 going to internal power.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #110 on:** 05/22/2018 07:46 pm »

Range is GREEN

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #111 on:** 05/22/2018 07:46 pm »

Stage 2 LOX load closed out.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #112 on:** 05/22/2018 07:46 pm »

Under 90 seconds to launch. Range is GREEN.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #113 on:** 05/22/2018 07:46 pm »

T-2 minutes. Range is green.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #114 on:** 05/22/2018 07:46 pm »

Vehicle and Ground gas closeouts starting.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #115 on:** 05/22/2018 07:47 pm »

1min!
AFTS ready for launch.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #116 on:** 05/22/2018 07:47 pm »

F9 in start up.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #117 on:** 05/22/2018 07:47 pm »

The Automatic Flight Termination System is READY for launch.

T-1 minute. Falcon 9 is in startup mode and final tank pressurization is underway.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #118 on:** 05/22/2018 07:47 pm »

T-45. SpaceX Launch Director is GO.

30 seconds.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #119 on:** 05/22/2018 07:47 pm »

T-1 minute. AFTS is ready for launch.