GigaG Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Keep in mind, they're foregoing the boostback maneuver on this mission due to fuel margins. That means the booster will have to survive twice the dynamic pressure and four times as much heating as the last attempt.So it won't slow its downrange velocity and will just re-enter and land further downrange than the last attempt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How2FoldSoup Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 So it won't slow its downrange velocity and will just re-enter and land further downrange than the last attempt?yes (10char)Edit: Watching the physics engine kick in when they released the clamps was terrifying.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooddog15 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Watching it now. Can't wait for launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlonioFludrasco Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 So it won't slow its downrange velocity and will just re-enter and land further downrange than the last attempt?As I understood, yes, but they have less fuel avaiable so they come down faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgey Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 As I understood, yes, but they have less fuel avaiable so they come down faster.Less fuel? I thought that they had more fuel this launch due to a lighter payload?NOOOO, MD is nogo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlonioFludrasco Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 No go for launch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frida Space Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 NOGO for launch, currently.- - - Updated - - -HOLD for loss of track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redjoker Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I thought I heard that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlonioFludrasco Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 AAAAAAnd.... HOLD!EDIT: did he say "loss of track"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voidryder Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Hold for loss of track. Darn it.Looks like they need to revert. Hopefully not to the VAB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Scrub! Too bad. Tracking issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MockKnizzle Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 What's their launch window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgey Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 When is the next launch window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redjoker Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 What's their launch window?A 1 second launch window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frida Space Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Monday 9th.- - - Updated - - -A US Air Force radar tracking issue has caused scrub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgey Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Oh tomorrow? Nice.- - - Updated - - -Next Launch window is tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frida Space Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Oh tomorrow? Nice.Tomorrow afternoon, if they are ready for launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Range tracking issue. Not SpaceX's problem. Bah Humbug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotius Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Heh, first attempt failed - situation normal When was the last time SpaceX managed to send their ship up in one go? Nonetheless, their second attempt is usually golden, so...Goodnight everyone, and fingers crossed for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleDavidJeans Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Scrubbed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketPilot573 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 "Aww dang it! I forgot to fix the staging!"*ESC**Revert**Revert to VAB* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlonioFludrasco Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Tomorrow afternoon, if they are ready for launch.what time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frida Space Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 what time?23:07 UTC, 3 minutes before today.That is 6:07:49 pm EST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlonioFludrasco Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 "Aww dang it! I forgot to fix the staging!"*ESC**Revert**Revert to VAB*It's hard mode career, there's no revert, just recover! Why they are not still warping to next window?- - - Updated - - -23:07 UTC, 3 minutes before today.That is 6:07:49 pm ESTThanks! 10 char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakaydos Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 It's hard mode career, there's no revert, just recover! Why they are not still warping to next window?- - - Updated - - -Thanks! 10 charneed to fix their Remotetech II settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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