SPACE OPERATIONS:ABL RS1 DEMO-1 (P139), KODIAK, AKPRIMARY: 12/13 2200Z - 0130Z
Effective Date(s): In UTC: 2200 to 0130 UTC Daily starting December 13 and ending December 15.
Effective Date(s): In UTC: 2200 to 0130 UTC Daily starting December 14 and ending December 15.https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_2_3973.html
The FAA TFR mentioned above has been removed and a valid one has now been published for December 14 and 15.QuoteEffective Date(s): In UTC: 2200 to 0130 UTC Daily starting December 14 and ending December 15.https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_2_3973.html
What's with these slips? Range availability?
ABL filed another FCC permit for the launch starting when the old one expires on Jan. 1, probably prudent since they're so close to the other one running out.
At T-6m in Thursday’s terminal count, we observed unexpected electrical interference in our avionics system. The issue has only presented during live propellant ops, not dry vehicle testing or in the lab. This indicates a thermoelectrical or thermomechanical root cause.The team is implementing fixes and working towards a launch attempt during our next launch window opening on January 9th.
Alaska Aerospace will open the launch window from 09 January – 13 January & 30 January – 01 February 2023 . Launch attempts will take place within a three and a half hour window beginning at 1:00 PM local.It’s likely the launch could be postponed, or “scrubbed”, multiple times to allow for minor rocket adjustments or adverse weather conditions to subisde (e.g., winds, heavy rain/snow).
ALASKA – SOUTHCENTRAL – KODIAK ISLANDHAZARDOUS OPERATIONS: A rocket launch designated “P-139A” from the Pacific Spaceport complex located at Narrow Cape, Kodiak Island, Alaska, is scheduled for 092200-100130 UTC which is 1300-1630 Alaska time on January 9th, 2023. If the launch does not occur on January 9th then the launch will be rescheduled on the next day during the same time. This may continue through January 13th, 2023. If the launch does not occur by January 13th, 2023 then it will be postponed until January 30th, 2023, during the same time windows through February 1st, 2023. If the launch does not occur by February 1st, 2023, then it will be cancelled. Additional details including the coordinates of the hazardous areas and spaceport contact information can be found in an enclosure to this LNM. Mariners are requested to remain clear of the hazardous areas during the time windows of this launch.
We’re standing down from today's attempt due to high winds. Our next attempt will be tomorrow at the same time.
Team has polled GO for vertical raise. T0 remains at 13:00 AKST (22:00 UTC). Winds are light, but the meteorology team is tracking moderate risk of triggered lightning due to low clouds.
Team has polled GO for propellant fill. Updated T0 is 14:18 AKST (23:18 UTC). Current POV is 30% due to triggered lightning.
ASA "livestream" of the launch. Basically, they just stream the ABL twitter page, but they are fun to watch.
