Jump to content

SpaceX Discussion Thread


Skylon

Recommended Posts

3 minutes ago, Delay said:

Is this abort a first for SpaceX? Or have they had an abort in previous missions?

No i think Intelsat35 was aborted.

Edited by NSEP
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Flight Log:

First stage propellant loaded? Go!

Second stage propellant loaded? Go!

First stage engine cooldown? Go!

Internal power on? Go!

Landing legs painted white? No! Abort!

 

...oops. Forgot to update that Block 4 code.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, NSEP said:

BLOCK_5.EXE has stopped working

I think i saw vapor coming from the interstage, is that normal?

It means its aborting completely.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, CatastrophicFailure said:

After that huge LOX vent that just happened, I’m inclined to agree. :(

C’mon, SpaceX, prove us wrong!

I dunno, he said they're still reviewing the data...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Honestly, i'm not terribly surprised. With all the changes done to the rocket, troubles during the first flight were to be expected. Oh well - better abort than a fireball and a rain of debris :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

But I do agree: It's better to have an abort on the ground and wait until the next day than losing an entire, million dollar worth rocket plus payload.

Even if it means that some of us won't be able to see the launch then... Looking at you, @Scotius.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...