Author Topic: Firefly Alpha Flight 2: To the Black : VSFB SLC-2W : 1 October 2022 07:01 UTC (Read 88421 times)

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #160 on:** 09/30/2022 07:42 am »

T-10 minutes.

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FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #161 on:** 09/30/2022 07:43 am »

https://twitter.com/firefly_space/status/1575752841817337857

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🚀T-10 go for launch.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #162 on:** 09/30/2022 07:46 am »

T-7 minutes. Second stage TVC check.

Vehicle is on internal power.

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Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #163 on:** 09/30/2022 07:47 am »

T-5 minutes. Strongback is in launch position.

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Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #164 on:** 09/30/2022 07:48 am »

T-4 minutes. Arm 1 and 2 set.

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Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #165 on:** 09/30/2022 07:49 am »

T-3 minutes. Everything recording.

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Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #166 on:** 09/30/2022 07:50 am »

T-2 minutes. Go for launch.

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Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #167 on:** 09/30/2022 07:51 am »

T-1 minute.

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Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #168 on:** 09/30/2022 07:52 am »

Pad abort!

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Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #169 on:** 09/30/2022 07:53 am »

The engines ignited and then shutdown.

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Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #170 on:** 09/30/2022 07:54 am »

Gantry has retracted.

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FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #171 on:** 09/30/2022 07:56 am »

Abort video

https://twitter.com/nstewcbs2/status/1575755668891766784

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #172 on:** 09/30/2022 08:05 am »

https://twitter.com/firefly_space/status/1575756821381484544

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🚀 Abort at T-0. Holding for updates from the team.

Slothman · « **Reply #173 on:** 09/30/2022 08:10 am »

Do the engines have the ability to light up again after the engine fired or does it need pad maintenance to replace the ignition source (green flash)?

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #174 on:** 09/30/2022 08:11 am »

SCRUB for today. Potentially same launch window tomorrow

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #175 on:** 09/30/2022 08:11 am »

Scrub for tonight.

Currently detanking vehicle.

Same launch time tomorrow, but to be confirmed.

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catdlr · « **Reply #176 on:** 09/30/2022 08:12 am »

Quote from: Steven Pietrobon on 09/30/2022 08:11 am

Scrub for tonight.

Currently detanking vehicle.

Same launch time tomorrow, but to be confirmed.

Thanks again Steve for your excellent coverage.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #177 on:** 09/30/2022 08:13 am »

Tim wrapping up for tonight.

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Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #178 on:** 09/30/2022 08:16 am »

End of webcast.

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FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #179 on:** 09/30/2022 08:24 am »

https://twitter.com/firefly_space/status/1575761751164887041

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🚀Update: The vehicle went into auto abort after ignition. This is designed into the system to ensure safety. The team scrubbed tonight's launch attempt and is reviewing data to determine our next launch window.