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SpaceX F9 - Starlink V1.0-L17 - LC-39A

Discussion in 'SpaceX' started by Grendal, Jan 20, 2021.

  1. Grendal

    Grendal SpaceX Moderator

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    And delayed again. Probably to analyze what happened to B1056 and make adjustments for what is discovered in the data.
     
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    Anyone know what’s going on with this mission/booster?
     
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    Grendal SpaceX Moderator

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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... :)
     
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    Grendal SpaceX Moderator

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    Hans said something about it in an interview. Here is the one record of it that I know of:
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    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 :p
     
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    Glad to see the launch rescheduled. However at that time I will not be watching it live (from the UK).
     
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    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...
     
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    I hope that is the case, and not a deeper design issue that would limit booster re-usability. Fingers-crossed!
     
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    Grendal SpaceX Moderator

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    80%
    [​IMG]
     
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    Grendal SpaceX Moderator

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    Music. So they will be attempting launch.
     
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    Wow this mission just can't get a break...aborted with about a minute and a half left on the countdown clock.

    Bruce.
     
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    I wonder if we'll get a more comprehensive overview of why this rocket keeps aborting?
     
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    Did you all notice we never got a LOX loading complete message before the abort? I suspect the abort will be related to that (sensor, or other mishap).

    Also, it was kind of weird that we weren’t going to get first stage camera views, and they didn’t tell us why.
     
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    Grendal SpaceX Moderator

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    Let us try again:

     
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    Word from insiders is that it is likely going to be delayed until Thursday early. The weather for tonight is 40%.
     
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