And delayed again. Probably to analyze what happened to B1056 and make adjustments for what is discovered in the data.
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After losing B1059, SpaceX is thoroughly rechecking this booster before rescheduling it. Apparently they don't want to lose another one...
Static fire test complete – targeting Sunday, February 28 at 8:37 p.m. EST for launch of Starlink from LC-39A
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1364552086629842947
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1364552086629842947
Hans said something about it in an interview. Here is the one record of it that I know of:
Yeah I had seen that, but "investigation still in progress" doesn't sound final. Oh well, maybe just the i's are being dotted on the investigation and Elon thinks they have enough info to proceed. Typical Elon, and I mean that in a good way.
If ULA had been doing the accident review, it would take 6 months and they still wouldn't have figured it out
If ULA had been doing the accident review, it would take 6 months and they still wouldn't have figured it out
Glad to see the launch rescheduled. However at that time I will not be watching it live (from the UK).
My guess is still some sort of heat shield failure. Maybe due to an engine failure of some sort rupturing the heat shield. Just a guess though...Yeah I had seen that, but "investigation still in progress" doesn't sound final. Oh well, maybe just the i's are being dotted on the investigation and Elon thinks they have enough info to proceed. Typical Elon, and I mean that in a good way.
If ULA had been doing the accident review, it would take 6 months and they still wouldn't have figured it out
e-FTW
New electron smell
I hope that is the case, and not a deeper design issue that would limit booster re-usability. Fingers-crossed!
Wow this mission just can't get a break...aborted with about a minute and a half left on the countdown clock.
Bruce.
Bruce.
"Due to poor weather conditions in the recovery area and to allow additional time for pre-launch checks, now targeting Tuesday, March 2 at 7:53 p.m. EST for launch of Starlink from LC-39A"
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1...cnuV555bUFmPzXkQOvZ8NhVZ6r1wXGtMRNr4UQxQQvqaw
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1...cnuV555bUFmPzXkQOvZ8NhVZ6r1wXGtMRNr4UQxQQvqaw
Word from insiders is that it is likely going to be delayed until Thursday early. The weather for tonight is 40%.
