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#40
by
Chris Bergin
on 06 May, 2011 15:01
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From what we are being told they aren't going to clear us from Pad A. I'm hoping I can take some video. First time being that close to a launch. I've watched the Atlases from Pad B before, but never Pad A.
That would be awesome if you can!
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#41
by
Chris Bergin
on 06 May, 2011 15:09
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ULA:
Everything is progressing well for an on time launch at 2:14 p.m. EDT of an Atlas V carrying the Air Force’s Space Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS) GEO-1 satellite. The team is still monitoring the threat of showers and thunderstorms later in the count and the there is a 60 percent chance of acceptable weather for launch. The SBIRS launch will be carried live beginning 20 minutes prior to launch and will conclude approximately 45 minutes following launch. A simulcast of the broadcast can be viewed here:
http://www.ulalaunch.com/site/pages/Multimedia_Webcast.shtml
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#42
by
padrat
on 06 May, 2011 15:28
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Sounds like we aren't going to be cleared, now if the weather just holds out....
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#43
by
Hunts Villain
on 06 May, 2011 15:34
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T-2hours and holding
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#44
by
Mapperuo
on 06 May, 2011 15:46
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Sounds like we aren't going to be cleared, now if the weather just holds out....
Fingers crossed for you! Is there anyone closer during launch?
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#45
by
Ben the Space Brit
on 06 May, 2011 15:50
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Sounds like we aren't going to be cleared, now if the weather just holds out....
Fingers crossed for you! Is there anyone closer during launch?
Is there anyone at SpaceX's HIF or pad at the moment? I think that SLC-40 is closer to SLC-41 than LC-39A.
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#46
by
Hunts Villain
on 06 May, 2011 16:04
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T-2hours and counting.
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#47
by
Chris Bergin
on 06 May, 2011 16:21
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ULA:
The team just completed the readiness poll for continuing the count and is proceeding with cryogenic tanking operations. The weather continues to be a concern due to anvil and cumulus clouds with the forecast now showing a 30 percent chance of acceptable weather at launch.
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#48
by
edkyle99
on 06 May, 2011 16:29
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ULA:
The team just completed the readiness poll for continuing the count and is proceeding with cryogenic tanking operations. The weather continues to be a concern due to anvil and cumulus clouds with the forecast now showing a 30 percent chance of acceptable weather at launch.
I know the answer is likely going to be "decades of experience", but I'll go ahead and ask the question. Why would the launch team proceed with the countdown at this point, when the odds of acceptable weather are so low?
- Ed Kyle
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#49
by
Antares
on 06 May, 2011 16:39
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Everything that is spent to keep folks around for an attempt the next day is spent to keep trying today. Weather forecasting is imperfect.
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#50
by
Mapperuo
on 06 May, 2011 16:58
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ULA:
The team just completed the readiness poll for continuing the count and is proceeding with cryogenic tanking operations. The weather continues to be a concern due to anvil and cumulus clouds with the forecast now showing a 30 percent chance of acceptable weather at launch.
I know the answer is likely going to be "decades of experience", but I'll go ahead and ask the question. Why would the launch team proceed with the countdown at this point, when the odds of acceptable weather are so low?
- Ed Kyle
They'd look a bit foolish if they shut shop, went home and the weather was green at launch tme.
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#51
by
Chris Bergin
on 06 May, 2011 17:22
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ULA:
Just one hour from launch, the team is not working any technical issues at this time. The range is still red for weather associated with the anvil cloud flight rule.
The launch broadcast is set to begin at 1:54 p.m. and will be simulcast at
http://www.ulalaunch.com/site/pages/Multimedia_Webcast.shtml.
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#52
by
Chris Bergin
on 06 May, 2011 17:27
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#53
by
rdale
on 06 May, 2011 17:32
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All the clouds overhead are associated with some showers & storms, and the clouds just south of the pad are connected to some big storms over on the west half of the state.
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#54
by
Satori
on 06 May, 2011 17:41
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#55
by
Hunts Villain
on 06 May, 2011 17:45
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Weather is temporarily green, expected red soon for about 30 minutes.
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#56
by
Chris Bergin
on 06 May, 2011 17:46
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And we're just under L-30 minutes.
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#57
by
Chris Bergin
on 06 May, 2011 17:56
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Webcast has begun. Really would love help with screenshots (Rui and or others)
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#58
by
rdale
on 06 May, 2011 17:57
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Radio says weather is red.
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#59
by
Chris Bergin
on 06 May, 2011 17:58
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Expecting green weather. 18:15 ZULU (17 mins away).
