Author Topic: New Shepard - Flight 12 - Dec. 11, 2019 (Read 24039 times)

starbase · « **on:** 12/08/2019 09:12 pm »

Article - by Tyler Gray:

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2019/12/blue-origin-new-shepard-human-flight-12th-test/

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1204396340702261249

https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1203795335660879872

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #1 on:** 12/09/2019 04:02 pm »

https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1204083672456011776

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We’re still targeting tomorrow, December 10th at 8:30 am CST / 14:30 UTC for #NS12. Current weather conditions aren’t as favorable as we’d like, but we’re continuing to keep an eye on the forecast. Stay tuned here for launch updates.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #2 on:** 12/09/2019 08:55 pm »

Blue Origin:
Blue Origin’s next New Shepard mission (NS-12) is currently targeting liftoff tomorrow, December 10th at 8:30 am CST / 14:30 UCT. Current weather conditions aren’t as favorable as we’d like, but we’re continuing to keep an eye on the forecast.

As we move towards verifying New Shepard for human spaceflight we are continuing to mature the safety and reliability of the vehicle.

It’s the 6th flight for this particular New Shepard vehicle, marking the first time a Blue Origin booster has made this many consecutive flights (the previous booster flew five times consecutively) - all with minimal refurbishment between flights. This particular rocket has been an operational payload vehicle for several flights, meaning there are no more updates to the system.

This will also be the 9th commercial payload mission for New Shepard, and we are proud to be flying our 100th customer on board.

Also on the vehicle are thousands of postcards from students around the world for our nonprofit Club for the Future. The Club's mission is to inspire future generations to pursue careers in STEM and help visualize the future of life in space.

You can watch the launch live at BlueOrigin.com – the pre-show begins T-30 where Blue will provide more mission details and updates.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #3 on:** 12/09/2019 09:40 pm »

Webcast:

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #4 on:** 12/09/2019 11:39 pm »

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Kennedy Space Center trash recycling project launching on Blue Origin rocket
OSCAR project could turn trash into usable supplies for deep-space missions

Emilee Speck, Digital journalist
Published: December 9, 2019, 7:05 pm

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2019/12/10/kennedy-space-center-trash-recycling-project-launching-on-blue-origin-rocket/

More on OSCAR:

ddspaceman · « **Reply #5 on:** 12/10/2019 01:59 am »

https://twitter.com/NASAArmstrong/status/1204137285144301569

Here is more info:
https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/flightopportunities/Inner_to_Outer_Space

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #6 on:** 12/10/2019 12:15 pm »

https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1204388101935661056

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #7 on:** 12/10/2019 12:45 pm »

Article - by Tyler Gray:

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2019/12/blue-origin-new-shepard-human-flight-12th-test/

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1204396340702261249

Vettedrmr · « **Reply #8 on:** 12/10/2019 12:59 pm »

What about this flight is different that is verifying NS for carrying passengers? Is it just the number of flights or something else?

Thanks, and have a good one,
Mike

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #9 on:** 12/10/2019 02:07 pm »

https://twitter.com/lorengrush/status/1204416667888967680

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Hearing this is getting pushed a day

Voila:

https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1204417395827195905

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blueorigin
We are scrubbing today’s #NewShepard launch due to weather conditions. Our next launch attempt will be tomorrow morning, Wed. Dec. 11. Awaiting target launch time from the mission team, updates to come. #NS12

Kansan52 · « **Reply #10 on:** 12/10/2019 04:06 pm »

Small copy edit:

"Waste stimulants will be used for this suborbital flight."

That should be 'simulants', correct?

The bad side of me just expects it be Ex-lax.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #11 on:** 12/10/2019 05:56 pm »

https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1204474659439288320

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#NS12 update: We are now planning our next launch attempt for #NewShepard tomorrow, Wed. Dec. 11 at 9:00 am CST / 15:00 UTC. We are continuing to monitor weather conditions and will post an update at T-2 hours.

Comga · « **Reply #12 on:** 12/11/2019 12:52 pm »

Quote from: haywoodfloyd on 12/11/2019 12:35 pm

Launch time has been updated to 11:00 am according to the web site.

Actually, I see the webcast starting at 10:00 CST so launch should be at 10:30 AM CST, 11:30 EST, 8:30 AM PST, 9:30 AM MST.

Edit: Oops. Thanks Steven

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #13 on:** 12/11/2019 01:08 pm »

https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1204751603556847616

Quote from: Blue Origin

#NS12 Update: Looking good for launch today. We are currently in a weather hold due to heavy fog in the area. Update coming soon on new T-0 launch time.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #14 on:** 12/11/2019 01:30 pm »

Webcast is showing going live in 90 minutes or launch in 2 hours. That put's launch at 16:30 UTC or 10:30 am local.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #15 on:** 12/11/2019 02:17 pm »

https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1204782034964623361

Quote from: Blue Origin

#NS12 Update: New launch target is now 11:00 am CST / 17:00 UTC. We are monitoring the fog closely.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #16 on:** 12/11/2019 03:34 pm »

Blue Origin
‏Verified account @blueorigin
40 seconds ago

#NS12 Update: Still monitoring fog in the area. Current lift off time shifting out. Stay close for updated T-0 time.

twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1204801390679343104

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #17 on:** 12/11/2019 03:54 pm »

Livestream clock reset to 17:40 UTC (11:40 am local).

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #18 on:** 12/11/2019 04:00 pm »

Blue Origin
‏Verified account @blueorigin
13 seconds ago

#NS12 Update: We are a go for launch! Liftoff is now at 11:43 am CST / 17:43 UTC. Follow the launch live at http://BlueOrigin.com - webcast starts in ~15 mins.

twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1204808069160558593

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #19 on:** 12/11/2019 04:08 pm »

Club for the Future
‏ @clubforfuture
2 minutes ago

Go for launch for the @BlueOrigin #NS12 mission. The space mail is packed up in the #NewShepard capsule and ready for flight! Targeting liftoff at 11:43 am CST / 17:43 UTC. Follow the launch live at http://BlueOrigin.com – webcast starts in ~15 mins.

twitter.com/clubforfuture/status/1204809402198441987