Space X launch

[77T]

Launch abort - good call.


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[SMD]

Not happening

[RW16610]

This was definitely the correct choice to make.

[Letsgodiving]

Tune back in on Saturday. Unfortunately, the forecast is for scattered thunderstorms again.

[77T]

I think the window is 5/31 - Heard they’ve scrapped Saturday but I could have heard wrong on the radio. There was some chatter during abort announcement.


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[Letsgodiving]

The NASA site is saying 3:22pm on Saturday for now.

[RW16610]

My fingers are crossed as I hope they're able to launch on Saturday.

[MARTIN1264]

Now I want an X33!!

[Yoda_Eating_Pizza]

Coming soon: Omega X-33 SpaceX Limited Edition.

[Fleetlord]

I guess it was a good run through, but no way that was going to launch in that atmosphere...way too charged up.

[supernova]

Was looking forward to seeing it zooming across the skies of Ireland as it was clear today, so bummed. Saw the last shuttle mission fly over as a bright blue and yellow dot (shuttle boosters and ET flaming up).

Hopefully skies here be clear on Sat too!

[Floorguy]

Originally Posted by Bluside

I live 100 miles south of the Cape and can usually see the launches from my front yard once they get up a bit (especially at night). Unfortunately, the weather is not that good today here. Very cloudy with passing showers coming through.

I have it live streamed on my new 65" OLED TV though.

Yup! Iv been lucky enough to see a few from my Lanai...Guess we’ll have to wait for Saturday!

[77T]

Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

The NASA site is saying 3:22pm on Saturday for now.

Yes - however the weather is actually forecasted to be worse.

Ya know, Florida weather in afternoons is full of pop-up T-storms. NASA did Mercury, Gemini & Apollo launches in mornings for that reason.

We will know space travel is mainstream when they launch despite rain - sort of like commercial aviation.

I’m thinking Sunday will be better.


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[supernova]

Originally Posted by 77T

Yes - however the weather is actually forecasted to be worse.

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Accurately trying to predict weather over 48 hours in advance is like predicting when Rolex are increasing prices :P

[Letsgodiving]

Originally Posted by 77T

Yes - however the weather is actually forecasted to be worse.

Ya know, Florida weather in afternoons is full of pop-up T-storms. NASA did Mercury, Gemini & Apollo launches in mornings for that reason.

We will know space travel is mainstream when they launch despite rain - sort of like commercial aviation.

I’m thinking Sunday will be better.


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Maybe you should let them know.

[lovetherolex]

Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

Maybe you should let them know.

You made me spit up my coffee

Thanks a lot

[Dubshack]

I was watching all morning. I feel sorry for those astronauts who mentally prepped themselves just to have it called off with 20 mins to go. Now they have to do it all over again.

Hoping for a successful launch this weekend.


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[enjoythemusic]

My fave moment during the live broadcast was when Elon said to the head of NASA "What is he smoking." As much as I've had a bit of fun (making fun) of Elon, he is brilliant in all the crazy ways i love.

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by 77T

Yes - however the weather is actually forecasted to be worse.

Ya know, Florida weather in afternoons is full of pop-up T-storms. NASA did Mercury, Gemini & Apollo launches in mornings for that reason.

We will know space travel is mainstream when they launch despite rain - sort of like commercial aviation.

I’m thinking Sunday will be better.


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they need ISS in a certain position. they can't launch in the morning. The mercury/gemini/apollo missions aren't analogous -- the moon takes 27 days to orbit earth, ISS is much smaller and orbits in 91 minutes.

SpaceX and NASA engineers say saturday afternoon is the earliest feasible time, in terms of ISS positioning relative the the launch site.

[77T]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

they need ISS in a certain position. they can't launch in the morning. The mercury/gemini/apollo missions aren't analogous -- the moon takes 27 days to orbit earth, ISS is much smaller and orbits in 91 minutes.



SpaceX and NASA engineers say saturday afternoon is the earliest feasible time, in terms of ISS positioning relative the the launch site.

Yep, there are many plane & phase window intersections over different periods each day/week/month. Some are 2-10 minutes wide.

Yesterday’s was an instantaneous window so no wiggle room.



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[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by 77T

Yes - however the weather is actually forecasted to be worse.

Ya know, Florida weather in afternoons is full of pop-up T-storms. NASA did Mercury, Gemini & Apollo launches in mornings for that reason.

We will know space travel is mainstream when they launch despite rain - sort of like commercial aviation.

I’m thinking Sunday will be better.


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The weather forecast can/will change dozens of times between now and Saturday afternoon. Positive thoughts! Glass half full!

[danbl68]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

The weather forecast can/will change dozens of times between now and Saturday afternoon. Positive thoughts! Glass half full!

Agreed! I am hoping it will change....putting it out in the universe!


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[ian.thomas]

Originally Posted by SearChart

It's the first human mission for SpaceX, aside from the terrible loss of life it would most likely be the end of the company as well.

Like I said, let's hope it does NOT blow up

Although still private, SpaceX is one of the most valued companies in the world, and with NASA's backing even a potential disaster would not be the end of the company.

Keep in mind it's been many years since US astronauts have launched from from the US. So, the whole country is backing this event.

PS - USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA .....

[Fleetlord]

Vandenburg might be better, way less weather problems.

[77T]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Vandenburg might be better, way less weather problems.

True as long as a marine layer doesn’t set up.

But the insertion profile for eventual ISS docking requires a N-NE trajectory - this would put the return booster and later the capsule over land and not really safe enough for that yet.


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[jltait]

Trying again for 3:30 ET today. Hope they get the all clear!

[enjoythemusic]

Yup, today is the next try. Let's hope the head of NASA is smoking something good (h/t Elon). :)

[HogwldFLTR]

I'll start the conspiracy theory right now. It's all being done with holograms and pyrotechnics. Actually I lived in Florida and was privileged to watch the first Space Shuttle launch from my apartment front steps. It's quite an experience to watch a launch!!! God's speed to the crew!!!

[Ny325]

Looking forward to take off.

[Yess]

Just watched The Martian with Matt Damon..
Space seems kinds of dangerous.