RocketPilot573 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I've been getting frustrated that they've been scrubbing their launches..... Now I want them to scrub... I would rather wait 9 more days to see them attempt a barge landing rather than a water landing. We all know they're capable of it.I also want a scrub now.. Where is that range violating sailboat when we need it! Oh, it was sunk by the waves? Awwwwww. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tygoo7 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Yeah I think a scrub would be better. I REALLY want to see them do a landing, everyone here knows they can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryten Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 A scrub would be very bad for SpaceX's scheduling. They really can't afford the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Do they only have the one processing facility at the Cape? It'd be nice if they could roll out the next launch on the manifest while waiting out the Moon Blackout in the event today gets scrubbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert VDS Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Space Flight Now reports next attempt might be in April:http://spaceflightnow.com/2015/02/11/spacex-to-forgo-booster-recovery-on-wednesdays-launch/The decision means the next chance to attempt a full flyback experiment  a challenging maneuver aimed at eventually making SpaceX’s rocket reusable  will likely not come until April, when a Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to send up a package of supplies to the International Space Station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motokid600 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 A FULL fly back in April? Sweet. We'll there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airlock Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 We definitely don't want a scrub today, there's too many important missions on the 2015 manifest (including the two abort tests for crewed Dragon and the Falcon Heavy demo flight). The primary mission is always more important than booster recovery. As stated above, the next attempt at landing a booster should be in April when CRS-6 launches for ISS resupply. The next two sat launches won't have the fuel margins for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frida Space Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Weather at 95% favorable conditions... *sadface* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert VDS Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 This might be the first time that I saw someone sad because of good launch conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Frozen_Heart Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I approve of the droneship being held in place by Merlins! What could go wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frida Space Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 This might be the first time that I saw someone sad because of good launch conditions.Hahaha, I'm quite sad for the megastorm, but don't take me wrong, I can't wait to see DSCOVR in orbit delivering beautiful images of Earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceXray Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Kind of shellfish(see what I did there) but I actually too would be in favor of a scrub to witness a landing. It was something I was most looking forward too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11of10 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Around here the launch window is just after midnight. I've been trying to see this since sunday night, and in the end they won't even try to land. Damn storms. Well, bon voyage DSCOVR! Edited February 11, 2015 by 11of10 sleepy typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frida Space Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Around here the launch window is just after midnight. I've been trying to see this since sunday night, and in the end they won't even try to land. Damn storms. Well, bon vojage DSCOVR!Same here, fellow CET citizen - - - Updated - - -SpaceX stream has started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airlock Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 All stations go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert VDS Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 That view is wallpaper material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11of10 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Is it just me, or is SpaceX stream one minute late when compared to NASA TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainDreamer Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 5:50 AM here and I managed to catch the stream. Woo. Awesome stream quality too. Early morning connection!- - - Updated - - -Is it just me, or is SpaceX stream one minute late when compared to NASA TV?NasaTV is 3 sec late for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddragon Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) The sight is indeed very beautiful. I really hope everything will go well. Since that failed Antares launch I always feel quite anxious. I guess I got used to being able to launch a rocket in every 10 minutes way too much. Edited February 11, 2015 by Reddragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainDreamer Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) We have lift off!What clear sky. Love the view of first stage decouple. Edited February 11, 2015 by RainDreamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frida Space Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 One of the most beautiful launches I've ever seen, perfect lightning conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesco Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 The timer was flashing yellow (abort?) from time to time during the first minute of flight. That gave me some chills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdad84 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Right after Stage 1 Sep, you could see the first stage firing its thrusters to do a 180. Too bad the camera followed the second stage instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frida Space Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 The timer was flashing yellow (abort?) from time to time during the first minute of flight. That gave me some chills.Yea, it was when the camera was lagging. Well, everything looks fine now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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