Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Iridium NEXT Flight 8 : Jan. 11, 2019 : Vandenberg - DISCUSSION (Read 45858 times)

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #40 on:** 01/08/2019 08:02 pm »

Re: discussion up-thread: Brian Webb published apparently old information.

From the launch update thread:
Launch is Friday, January 11 morning PST, and the weather forecast is improving.
Back-up launch is Saturday, January 12 morning PST.

https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=47088.msg1898233#msg1898233
and
https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=47088.msg1898320#msg1898320

MattBaker · « **Reply #41 on:** 01/09/2019 06:20 am »

Just for confirmation, the 60% weather does include ground winds but doesn't include high-altitude wind, correct?

deruch · « **Reply #42 on:** 01/09/2019 01:19 pm »

Quote from: MattBaker on 01/09/2019 06:20 am

Just for confirmation, the 60% weather does include ground winds but doesn't include high-altitude wind, correct?

Correct.

techdude06 · « **Reply #43 on:** 01/10/2019 01:51 am »

I happen to be in Irvine CA for business and looking for a spot to maybe get a chance to see this launch from around the area, does anyone know of any locations around about an hour from here where I could get a decent view for this launch?

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radiskull · « **Reply #44 on:** 01/10/2019 02:11 am »

Quote from: techdude06 on 01/10/2019 01:51 am

I happen to be in Irvine CA for business and looking for a spot to maybe get a chance to see this launch from around the area, does anyone know of any locations around about an hour from here where I could get a decent view for this launch?

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It may be too light out for a good view, but I have watched a few launches from Canyon View Park off of San Joaquin Road in Newport Beach.

deruch · « **Reply #45 on:** 01/10/2019 08:31 am »

Quote from: radiskull on 01/10/2019 02:11 am

Quote from: techdude06 on 01/10/2019 01:51 am
I happen to be in Irvine CA for business and looking for a spot to maybe get a chance to see this launch from around the area, does anyone know of any locations around about an hour from here where I could get a decent view for this launch?

It may be too light out for a good view, but I have watched a few launches from Canyon View Park off of San Joaquin Road in Newport Beach.

Yep, sunrise in the LA area on Jan. 11th will be right about 7AM. Launch is scheduled for 7:31AM. So, lighting conditions won't be dark enough for it to be great launch viewing even if the weather cooperates. But you can only get what's on offer, so good luck techdude.

HVM · « **Reply #46 on:** 01/10/2019 01:16 pm »

Is there any news on the grid fin's hydraulics ~~fix/~~upgrade?

[edit] upgrade. Fins worked just fine last time:

Llian Rhydderch · « **Reply #47 on:** 01/10/2019 11:45 pm »

With the 11 Jan launch now just 12 hours away, it seems a bit odd that there has been no link to the launch webcast yet.

I just looked on spacex.com and it seems it is simply not yet posted.

Is this abnormal timing for SpqceX/Iridium?

Nomadd · « **Reply #48 on:** 01/10/2019 11:51 pm »

Quote from: Llian Rhydderch on 01/10/2019 11:45 pm

With the 11 Jan launch now just 12 hours away, it seems a bit odd that there has been no link to the launch webcast yet.

I just looked on spacex.com and it seems it is simply not yet posted.

Is this abnormal timing for SpqceX/Iridium?

14 1/2 hours away, isn't it?

Llian Rhydderch · « **Reply #49 on:** 01/11/2019 12:50 am »

You are correct. I seem to be working in the medieval time frame of quarter and half days.

ajmarco · « **Reply #50 on:** 01/11/2019 12:58 am »

Quote from: Llian Rhydderch on 01/10/2019 11:45 pm

With the 11 Jan launch now just 12 hours away, it seems a bit odd that there has been no link to the launch webcast yet.

I just looked on spacex.com and it seems it is simply not yet posted.

Is this abnormal timing for SpqceX/Iridium?

https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=47088.msg1899295#msg1899295

Posted earlier today in the update thread.

cwr · « **Reply #51 on:** 01/11/2019 01:59 am »

Quote from: Llian Rhydderch on 01/10/2019 11:45 pm

With the 11 Jan launch now just 12 hours away, it seems a bit odd that there has been no link to the launch webcast yet.

I just looked on spacex.com and it seems it is simply not yet posted.

Is this abnormal timing for SpqceX/Iridium?

The best way to view the webcast link is to use http://www.spacex.com/webcast
[I'm deliberately just quoting the address in case you weren't aware of it].

Frequently though not always that is the earliest way to see the webcast.
I don't remember where I saw that the webcast was up but I was viewing it some hours before your post.

The "watch live" link on the spacex home page and the link on youtube usually come after the webcast link.

Hope that helps

Carl

Llian Rhydderch · « **Reply #52 on:** 01/11/2019 04:30 am »

SpaceX finally posted a link an hour or so ago.

eeergo · « **Reply #53 on:** 01/11/2019 11:32 am »

Quote from: Jdeshetler on 01/11/2019 01:06 am

During our remote camera setup, no photos was permitted until the F9 was in UP position which takes about 10 minutes while the lighting condition was fading away fast.

Why was that, if I may ask?

Semmel · « **Reply #54 on:** 01/11/2019 12:52 pm »

Quote from: eeergo on 01/11/2019 11:32 am

Quote from: Jdeshetler on 01/11/2019 01:06 am
During our remote camera setup, no photos was permitted until the F9 was in UP position which takes about 10 minutes while the lighting condition was fading away fast.

Why was that, if I may ask?

Same question. Also someone else mentioned it was not allowed to take photos from the front, only from the back. Why?

HVM · « **Reply #55 on:** 01/11/2019 01:32 pm »

B1049.2 is one quarters of ugly, and three quarters of shy, so be considerate. But at least she has working grid fins.

TorenAltair · « **Reply #56 on:** 01/11/2019 02:17 pm »

Yeah, John Insprucker! Best man.

Flux_Void · « **Reply #57 on:** 01/11/2019 02:29 pm »

Weather looks beautiful. Everything good so far!

Joffan · « **Reply #58 on:** 01/11/2019 02:32 pm »

Did they let Matt Desch say "go for launch"? and final count!

edit to add: confirmed by Innsprucker

vandersons · « **Reply #59 on:** 01/11/2019 02:43 pm »

Obligatory cutlery drop in the SpaceX canteen.

That landing looks to be very much dead centre, remarkable!