Author Topic: LIVE: SpaceX - Falcon I (Mk.II) NET March 20 (Attempt 2) (Read 265138 times)

rumble · « **Reply #180 on:** 03/20/2007 11:22 pm »

engine recycle: They did their static test on the pad a few days ago... so this is little more than another quick static test before the launch.

Why the fuel offload before re-tanking?

Avron · « **Reply #181 on:** 03/20/2007 11:22 pm »

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braddock - 20/3/2007 8:19 PM

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Alpha Control - 20/3/2007 8:15 PM

The person who dropped the "F-bomb" also made a reference to a large amount of water.

Gwynne apologized for the colorful language. They apparently had hte audio on the wrong net, because the control room didn't hear that.

Thank Gwynne for the live feed.. please...

wirehead · « **Reply #182 on:** 03/20/2007 11:22 pm »

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Gary - 20/3/2007 5:20 PM

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ilia25 - 21/3/2007 1:17 AM

I can't belive, they are going for retry after the engine was fired?

Me neither. I would have thought the engine would need cleaning before it could be refired. I guess SpaceX Merlin engine is not as sensitive.

Well, think about it...

The Merlin's going to be an upper stage engine for the F9, which means that it might be called in to do multiple starts.

Gah.

This is too stressful. I think I need to not watch this.

Avron · « **Reply #183 on:** 03/20/2007 11:23 pm »

Did anyone get the new launch window times?

braddock · « **Reply #184 on:** 03/20/2007 11:24 pm »

SpaceX is considering using RP-2 in the future, but it is expensive and hard to get.

braddock · « **Reply #185 on:** 03/20/2007 11:25 pm »

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Avron - 20/3/2007 8:23 PM

Did anyone get the new launch window times?

I think Gwynne is trying to get times now. She doesn't know yet.

mildertduck · « **Reply #186 on:** 03/20/2007 11:25 pm »

The available launch period ahead is 0028 to 0114 GMT (8:28 to 9:14 p.m. EDT).

William Graham · « **Reply #187 on:** 03/20/2007 11:26 pm »

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Avron - 21/3/2007 12:23 AM Did anyone get the new launch window times?

00:28-01:14 GMT (12:28-13:14 at Kwaj (I think), 17:28-18:14 PST)

Obviously they won't make the start of that.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #188 on:** 03/20/2007 11:26 pm »

They're going to have a problem with the weather soon. Rain en route!

wirehead · « **Reply #189 on:** 03/20/2007 11:26 pm »

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braddock - 20/3/2007 5:24 PM

SpaceX is considering using RP-2 in the future, but it is expensive and hard to get.

What's the difference?

Skinny · « **Reply #190 on:** 03/20/2007 11:27 pm »

TJL · « **Reply #191 on:** 03/20/2007 11:27 pm »

Clouds sure came in quick.

braddock · « **Reply #192 on:** 03/20/2007 11:27 pm »

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wirehead - 20/3/2007 8:26 PM

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braddock - 20/3/2007 5:24 PM

SpaceX is considering using RP-2 in the future, but it is expensive and hard to get.

What's the difference?

I believe Gwynne said RP-2 had less sulphur content, and was better for the engine. I'm sure someone here knows.

Lee Jay · « **Reply #193 on:** 03/20/2007 11:27 pm »

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Chris Bergin - 20/3/2007 6:26 PM

They're going to have a problem with the weather soon. Rain en route!

Is there a cloud-cover constraint? Looking at the video, it doesn't look good if there is.

Avron · « **Reply #194 on:** 03/20/2007 11:28 pm »

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Chris Bergin - 20/3/2007 8:26 PM

They're going to have a problem with the weather soon. Rain en route!

How quicky does the WX seem to be moving?

wirehead · « **Reply #195 on:** 03/20/2007 11:29 pm »

So are they going to adjust anything, or are they just going to try again and hope it's on the happy side of the .1psi red line kinda like I reboot my computer and try it again?

TJL · « **Reply #196 on:** 03/20/2007 11:29 pm »

How long did the engine fire ?

Nate_Trost · « **Reply #197 on:** 03/20/2007 11:30 pm »

Is rain an issue on the vehicle surface with LOX loaded?

braddock · « **Reply #198 on:** 03/20/2007 11:31 pm »

http://rts-wx.com/data/radar/latest_images/CAPPI_Z_150.gif">

Doesn't look like torrential rain to me.

CFE · « **Reply #199 on:** 03/20/2007 11:34 pm »

The Kwaj Rockets blog is saying that they're off for today...