Author Topic: SpaceX Falcon 9 : GPS III SV01 : SLC-40 : Dec. 23, 2018 - UPDATES (Read 87647 times)

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #60 on:** 12/18/2018 01:33 pm »

Abort triggered by onboard launch computer. Next attempt tomorrow. Window opens at 14:07 UTC according to the press kit.

End of webcast.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #61 on:** 12/18/2018 01:41 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1075037745633001472

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SpaceX team called a hold due to an out of family reading on first stage sensors. Vehicle and payload remain healthy; next launch attempt is tomorrow at 9:07 EST, 14:07 UTC.

SciNews · « **Reply #62 on:** 12/18/2018 01:43 pm »

Abort with clear audio from countdown net

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #63 on:** 12/18/2018 07:24 pm »

https://twitter.com/sandra_i_erwin/status/1075123106832924672

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BREAKING: Air Force space launch commander at Cape Canaveral 'not confident' that the SpaceX GPS 3 launch will happen tomorrow https://spacenews.com/air-force-launch-commander-not-confident-gps-3-will-lift-off-as-scheduled/ …

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #64 on:** 12/18/2018 07:29 pm »

Revised forecast for tomorrow, still 80% GO with strong upper level winds:

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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layer Rule

AndyH · « **Reply #65 on:** 12/19/2018 05:31 am »

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The 26-minute launch window opens at 9:07 a.m. EST, or 14:07 UTC.

Michael Baylor · « **Reply #66 on:** 12/19/2018 10:15 am »

https://twitter.com/ExploreSpaceKSC/status/1075346741191434240

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #67 on:** 12/19/2018 10:31 am »

Apparently tomorrow, but we really need SpaceX or an official source, like the customer, to say it.

It will be the case, but you all know the deal per "official".

https://twitter.com/ExploreSpaceKSC/status/1075350985185345536

(And they deleted that tweet shortly after, but the forum servers record the text).

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #68 on:** 12/19/2018 10:34 am »

They heard me

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1075353149219717120

No new launch date at this time, however.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #69 on:** 12/19/2018 04:08 pm »

Weather not good for an attempt tomorrow, only 20% GO but bit better Friday and 80% GO Saturday:

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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 80%
Primary concern(s): Electric Field, Cumulus/Thick Cloud, Disturbed Weather

24-Hour delay probability of violating launch weather constraints: 60%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule, Liftoff Winds

48-Hour delay probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layer Rule, Liftoff Winds

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #70 on:** 12/20/2018 01:03 am »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1075572307018596355

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Team is working toward launch of GPS III SV01 tomorrow, December 20. Weather remains a challenge; currently forecasted at 20% favorable during the 26-minute launch window which opens at 9:03 a.m. EST, 14:03 UTC.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #71 on:** 12/20/2018 11:14 am »

https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF/status/1075719824670625793

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #72 on:** 12/20/2018 11:45 am »

Wow. So SpaceX sent out the LD loop call-in number. I'm monitoring, but the are actually going to try for this.

EDIT: Current weather. All of that is moving toward the Cape.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #73 on:** 12/20/2018 11:52 am »

Still going for it!

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1075735106109591552

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #74 on:** 12/20/2018 11:59 am »

https://twitter.com/nextspaceflight/status/1075736451734757383

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #75 on:** 12/20/2018 11:59 am »

Tornado Watch just issued for Brevard Country and Cape Canaveral.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #76 on:** 12/20/2018 12:13 pm »

New launch time of 09:29 EST (1429 UTC). Weather.

JoerTex · « **Reply #77 on:** 12/20/2018 12:14 pm »

I see an alert associated with Tstorms on the West coast, and I see an alert off-shore north at St Augustine.
The tornado alert is localized and will follow the storm; not an 'area' thing but specific to the storm.
But the Winds Aloft look crazy.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #78 on:** 12/20/2018 12:21 pm »

SCRUB. Weather, obvious.

24hr recycle to tomorrow at 08:59 EST (1359 UTC)

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #79 on:** 12/20/2018 12:27 pm »

Doesn't look good!

https://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/countdown/video/chan1large.jpg