BetaguyGZT Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 I think it'll be February before they do a static fire. SpaceX are handling this one very, very carefully. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598142804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieVlieg Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 Got these nice pics from this french forum. Nogib, anthdci and BetaguyGZT 3 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598145074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598146508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+rdlenk Subscriber² Posted December 31, 2017 Subscriber² Share Posted December 31, 2017 Ha, I was down there at the dock when this helicopter was flying around. I had a feeling it was taking pictures of the droneship. DocM and BetaguyGZT 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598146534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 The NSF Air Corps and other fans are always watching BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598146666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598148454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 DieVlieg 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598148562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) 3000x2000 hires beauty pics of Falcon Heavy. Note the vehicles for scale. Absolutely desktop background quality. https://www.flickr.com/photos/spacex/ BetaguyGZT and Emn1ty 1 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598148576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 (edited) Static fire next week. Edited January 5, 2018 by DocM BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598151176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaguyGZT Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Awesome, they're ahead of timetables then. Guess 39A didn't need any adjustments after all. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598151286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beittil Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 It did need them, but they were done during downtime which saved the need for a single 6 week closure as was expected earlier last year. It was much like the RSS disappearing bit by bit in between launches. BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598151404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 I'm expecting the cladding may go up with the crew access arm. That or when they add the extra levels and vertical integration hammerhead crane. BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598151742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiver Veteran Posted January 8, 2018 Veteran Share Posted January 8, 2018 Now that Zuma is away, can we expect the static test of this on Wednesday? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598154306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Anytime from then through the weekend, it depends on how things go at LC-39A. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598154352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 ROLLOUT!! BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598154812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598154922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthdci Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 1 hour ago, DocM said: ROLLOUT!! I thought it was already on the pad? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598154950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 It was just a fittings check, then it rolled back in while the All Hands team worked ZUMA. The paper chase continued with FH protected from the elements. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598155014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598155282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) We have a static fire window Edited January 9, 2018 by DocM BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598155884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthdci Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) Had a pop up saying pending successful static fire they are looking at the 25th. Literally the last day I’m in Florida. Any slip and I’ll miss it. I’ve got no chance :-( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598155994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 Emre Kelly ✓ @EmreKelly - Florida Today Looks like #FalconHeavy test fire rescheduled for Thursday. SpaceX still has the same window to briefly fire 27 Merlin engines: 1300 to 1900 ET. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598157048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beittil Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I haven't seen NSF confirm this yet though, or other reporters. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598157058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Wet Dress Rehersal done, something tripped an abort so they're calling it a day. Next try Friday. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598158766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 Talk of a hold down clamp needing work. Vehicle horizontal. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1244836-spacex-falcon-heavy-updates-maiden-flight/page/8/#findComment-598159616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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