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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #60 on: 08/06/2019 11:13 pm »
T-10 minutes. Not working any issues, but are watching the weather.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #61 on: 08/06/2019 11:14 pm »
T-9 minutes. Talking about TEA-TEB ignition fluid.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #62 on: 08/06/2019 11:15 pm »
T-8 minutes.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #63 on: 08/06/2019 11:16 pm »
T-7 minutes. Engine chill should be starting now. Range and weather are currently green.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #64 on: 08/06/2019 11:17 pm »
T-6 minutes. AMOS-17 video. The number is for 17 degrees east.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #65 on: 08/06/2019 11:18 pm »
T-5 minutes.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #66 on: 08/06/2019 11:19 pm »
T-4 minutes. Strongback motion has begun.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #67 on: 08/06/2019 11:20 pm »
T-3 minutes. Range and weather are still go.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #68 on: 08/06/2019 11:21 pm »
Range is no go but will still continue with the count!
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #69 on: 08/06/2019 11:21 pm »
Range reports no-go at T-2 minutes 30 seconds, waiting for T-30 seconds to call a hold if necessary.

EDIT: Range reported go again at T-1 minute 9 seconds.
« Last Edit: 08/06/2019 11:22 pm by Craftyatom »
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #70 on: 08/06/2019 11:21 pm »
T-2 minutes.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #71 on: 08/06/2019 11:22 pm »
Range is GO at T-1:10
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #72 on: 08/06/2019 11:22 pm »
T-1 minute. Range is go!
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #73 on: 08/06/2019 11:23 pm »
Liftoff!
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #75 on: 08/06/2019 11:24 pm »
T+1 minute. Past maxQ.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #76 on: 08/06/2019 11:25 pm »
T+2 minutes.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #77 on: 08/06/2019 11:27 pm »
First stage separation.

T+3 minutes.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #78 on: 08/06/2019 11:28 pm »
Fairing separation.

T+4 minutes.
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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : AMOS-17 : August 6, 2019 : UPDATES
« Reply #79 on: 08/06/2019 11:28 pm »
T+5 minutes.
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