Yeah, currently going through a couple holds on the static launch sorting through some stuff. Tuesday as a backup to Sunday.
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History Making First Recovery for SpaceX - Orbcomm-2 Launch
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Yeah, currently going through a couple holds on the static launch sorting through some stuff. Tuesday as a backup to Sunday.
Maybe ULA could provide us all with a list of the things "they don't bother with":
1. Sourcing their own engines
2. Rules for no-bid contracts
3. Competitive pricing
4. Spending their own money on R&D and innovation
5. Competing for any launches not teed up for them by Senator Shelby
please feel free to add your own.
Nope. Another delay. Some sort of valve issue. All of this seems to stem from the extreme cold of the LOX.
The SpaceX web page about the launch appears to be out of date. See ORBCOMM-2 MISSION UPDATE | SpaceX
So what time is the launch scheduled for on Sunday?
Yeah their site /mission pages always seems to be the last place to get updated info...
According to Elon's latest tweet, roughly 8pm Eastern time.
EDIT: The official time is 8:29pm, with an instantaneous launch window. If anything delays it, next opportunity is on Tuesday the 22nd.
SpaceX never stops improving and version 1.2 is no different. Not just a return to space but the improved Falcon 9 has 33% better performance.
Now if we could just get the same result in the Tesla batteries we'd be all set!
1. Lengthened rocket to approximately 70 meters
2. Better landing legs and new grid design for improved landing
3. LOX propellant densified using cryogenic-temperatures which improves performance by putting more in the same space
4. Improved engine bell
5. Better stage separation with improved reliability
Now if we could just get the same result in the Tesla batteries we'd be all set!
1. Lengthened rocket to approximately 70 meters
2. Better landing legs and new grid design for improved landing
3. LOX propellant densified using cryogenic-temperatures which improves performance by putting more in the same space
4. Improved engine bell
5. Better stage separation with improved reliability
SpaceX web page about this mission is now updated to current info ORBCOMM-2 MISSION UPDATE | SpaceX
QUOTE: "This mission also marks the first time SpaceX will attempt to land the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket on land. The landing of the first stage is a secondary test objective. The launch webcast is targeted to begin at 5:05pm PT with liftoff at 5:29pm PT. The launch webcast can be viewed at spacex.com/webcast "
Tickets are purchased for the 3:20pm EST showing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. A casual drive to The Cape after the movie, pick up snacks for a picnic and then settle in for the launch and landing.
Cheers.
FredTMC
Model S VIN #4925
Excellent. Enjoy! I've been to many launches. Never saw a landing!
Worked for Lockeed a long time ago...
swaltner
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What's the wind speed limit for the launch? I'm hoping the current wind won't be a problem, but the forecast is for that to drop off around sunset.
Don't get this at all. Weather forecast is 10% worse tomorrow. Wind gusts are better tomorrow though. Who knows.
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What I figured. Musk was covering. Still figuring out the new liquid oxygen chilling method.
http://www.orbcomm.com/en/networks/satellite/orbcomm-og2
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What I figured. Musk was covering. Still figuring out the new liquid oxygen chilling method.
http://www.orbcomm.com/en/networks/satellite/orbcomm-og2
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physicsfita
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Went to KSC Visitor's Center today -- there was a groan on the bus when the scrub was announced. Fortunately, I booked a room for several days...
So launch window opens up at 8:29pm ET tonight. 20% chance of weather violation. According to Elon the launch(as usual) and the landing will be streamed.
http://www.spacex.com/webcast/
http://www.spacex.com/webcast/
Where are you going to watch from fellow Michigander? We were planning on Jetty Park based on this site.
Rocket Launch Viewing at Cape Canaveral: Where Falcon 9 Launches
physicsfita
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I was planning on either trying the causeway (per Musk's tweet) or Jetty Park. The staff at the hotel were suggesting it based on prior SpaceX experience. I'm leaning toward the park.
