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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #100 on: 05/03/2019 06:48 am »
Good reminder that there are NO constraints for launch right now, including the weather.  Everything is GO!

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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #101 on: 05/03/2019 06:48 am »
Weather up to 70% go for launch :)

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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #102 on: 05/03/2019 06:49 am »
Weather is 70% go.
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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #103 on: 05/03/2019 06:51 am »
Stage 2 RP-1 load is complete and closed out.
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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #104 on: 05/03/2019 06:51 am »
Best job in the world!
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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #105 on: 05/03/2019 06:52 am »
T-20 minutes.
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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #106 on: 05/03/2019 06:52 am »
Funky music has started.
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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #107 on: 05/03/2019 06:54 am »
Model of OCO-3 pointing mechanism.
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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #108 on: 05/03/2019 06:55 am »
Talking about mission.
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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #109 on: 05/03/2019 06:55 am »
T-16mins - Stage 2 LOX load has started.

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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #110 on: 05/03/2019 06:55 am »
T-16 minutes. Second stage LOX loading should be starting now.
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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #111 on: 05/03/2019 06:57 am »
SpaceX coverage has begun.

T-15 minutes.
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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #112 on: 05/03/2019 06:57 am »
HOLD HOLD HOLD!

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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #113 on: 05/03/2019 06:58 am »
Scrubbed. Teams performing autosequence abort.
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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #114 on: 05/03/2019 06:59 am »
The clock stopped at T-13:54 and then reset to T-15.
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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #115 on: 05/03/2019 07:00 am »
Now have loop NET saying something about a helium QD
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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #116 on: 05/03/2019 07:00 am »
The clocks stopped at T-15mins 00secs

Issue with Drone Ship.  Unable to maintain power.  AND Helium leak on Quick Disconnect on Stage 2.

Proceeding with propellant offload and setting up for 24hr recycle.

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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #117 on: 05/03/2019 07:00 am »
Unable to supply power. Will begin detanking.
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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #118 on: 05/03/2019 07:02 am »
Next attempt at 2:48 am local (06:48 UTC) tomorrow.
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Re: SpaceX F9 : CRS SpX-17 : NET May 3, 2019 - UPDATES
« Reply #119 on: 05/03/2019 07:03 am »
SpaceX webcast ending. NASA coverage still going.
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