cypher_00 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Too bad.. managed by luck to start the livestream 30 seconds before launch then it gets aborted a few seconds later.. Hope I remember in time to watch tomorrows attempt.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEpicSquared Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 What's this? A SpaceX launch being delayed? Never seen that one before! Spoiler In all seriousness, though, I'm glad they aborted. Better a late launch than a failed launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Rocket Scientist Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Aww, too bad about the scrub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwind Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Hey look, something not related to the helium system for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnusualAttitude Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I 'ope nothing bad 'appens to our beautifool sculpture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemetal Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Well that was disappointing. But hey. Maybe they will launch it tomorrow? We'll see! Fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Steve Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Today reminded me of 1:10. Edited February 18, 2017 by Ultimate Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frybert Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Firemetal said: Well that was disappointing. But hey. Maybe they will launch it tomorrow? We'll see! Fire First rule of watching SpaceX: Expect delay. You'll never be disappointed, an occasionally pleasantly surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Frybert said: First rule of watching SpaceX: Expect delay. You'll never be disappointed, an occasionally pleasantly surprised. Yeah, but next time couldn't they schedule a delay that doesn't require getting up at 6:45 am on a flarping Saturday?? *irritated coffee-deprived grumbling* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemetal Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Frybert said: First rule of watching SpaceX: Expect delay. You'll never be disappointed, an occasionally pleasantly surprised. Yes I understand. I know SpaceX. Though it was at t-13 seconds! That was the worst abort ever! Fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frybert Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Firemetal said: Yes I understand. I know SpaceX. Though it was at t-13 seconds! That was the worst abort ever! Fire There was one aborted after ignition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEpicSquared Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Firemetal said: Yes I understand. I know SpaceX. Though it was at t-13 seconds! That was the worst abort ever! Fire Actually, one attempt for the SES-9 mission was aborted at T-0 seconds, after engine ignition (I was watching that and was thoroughly disappointed ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softweir Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 8 hours ago, Scotius said: Whew. Better "Hold hold hold" than big "BOOOM!". Let's hope tomorrow's try will go in SpaceX traditional fashion - without a hitch But I ordered an Earth-shattering BOOOM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codraroll Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Was it the second-worst abort ever, then? OK, T-0 is hard to beat, but have there been any after the T-15 mark in recent memory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemetal Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 6 hours ago, Frybert said: There was one aborted after ignition. That must have sucked. Fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, Codraroll said: OK, T-0 is hard to beat, but have there been any after the T-15 mark in recent memory? Does MR-1 count? T +5cm above launchpad. Launched again a day later. Spoiler Edited February 19, 2017 by kerbiloid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 That wasn't a launch abort, that was an "oops." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) 42 minutes ago, CatastrophicFailure said: That wasn't a launch abort, that was an Depends on "abort" definition. The rocket started, but at 5 cm above the launchpad connectors have disconnected asynchronously, and engine stopped The rocket sat down and initiated the abort sequence. At T+10 LES was successfully engaged. But the ship/stage decoupler required T/W < 0.25g to fire, while the rocket stayed on launchpad, so T/W was 1. So, the LES has burnt out right on the rocket then successfully jettisoned. Then altimeter registered alititude < 3 km and threw the main chute. But as the velocity was 0 and the main chute just fell down, the tension sensor reported "no tension from the chute", and the backup chute was also thrown out. As the chutes were successfully engaged, the hydrogen peroxide was drained out from the capsule (onto the rocket) to make the landing safe. A day later when detonation batteries got discharged, the expendables staff repaired the rocket and launched it. Edited February 19, 2017 by kerbiloid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatastrophicFailure Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 20 minutes ago, kerbiloid said: Depends on "abort" definition. Yeah, that is most indefatigably the epitome of an "oops." Any more of an oops typically requires changing one's shorts. More re on topic: still no official word AFAK. Before I go getting another alarm for zero-dark-thirty on a weekend, anyone think this thing is actually going up tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kartoffelkuchen Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Falcon vertical again, as seen via SFN livestream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryten Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, kerbiloid said: Does MR-1 count? T +5cm above launchpad. Launched again a day later. Reveal hidden contents MR-1A was launched a month later, and using a different rocket. The rocket from MR-1 never flew again, so it's closer to a launch failure than an abort. Edited February 19, 2017 by Kryten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliverm001x Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) 1 Hours 20 minutes left of the wait towards CRS-10, hopefully nominal launch sequence this time! Edited February 19, 2017 by Oliverm001x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memes in space Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Good thing I live in Florida and can just look at it. You can't actually see the rocket but you can see the fire from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raging Sandwich Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Yes, it was scrubbed yesterday for today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEpicSquared Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Stream is live (again)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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