BetaguyGZT Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 8 minutes ago, Draggendrop said: Just not the SpaceX cows...they are a different "breed"... For maximum viewing effect, X2 multiplier reading glasses. Right. Those particular cows are for .. something else. Someplace else, to be precise. *cough* ColonyOne *cough* Draggendrop 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DocM Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Buffalo wings, corn chips, red hot salsa, brew and the 56". BetaguyGZT and Draggendrop 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggendrop Veteran Posted February 9, 2016 Veteran Share Posted February 9, 2016 found this on the Orbiter Forum... Rocket dogs BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaguyGZT Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 hour ago, DocM said: Buffalo wings, corn chips, red hot salsa, brew and the 56". I don't drink alcohol, but the rest -- yeaaah. Draggendrop 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 I make all our salsas from fresh, and most of the family prefers the habanero based version. Mom runs from it at warp speed. Draggendrop and BetaguyGZT 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulRocket Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) We've got a launch window: 24 February, 18:46 - 20:23 EST [23:46 - 01:23 UTC] Also: A SpaceX official said the company still plans to attempt to land the first stage after the SES 9 launch, but profile change means there will be a lower chance of recovering it. So this probably means ASDS will be in place and they will try to land it but the chances of recovery are low due to fuel and trajectory... BetaguyGZT and Draggendrop 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthdci Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Just watch spacex stick the landing anyway. BetaguyGZT and Draggendrop 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggendrop Veteran Posted February 10, 2016 Veteran Share Posted February 10, 2016 This really is a big bird... The SES 9 satellite, pictured here during manufacturing, carries chemical and electric propulsion systems. Credit: SES/Boeing from generic articles on the coming launch... http://spaceflightnow.com/2016/02/09/ses-says-spacex-will-launch-its-satellite-in-late-february/ http://spacenews.com/ses-applauds-spacexs-willingness-to-sacrifice-falcon-9-first-stage-recovery-for-main-satelilte-mission/ BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggendrop Veteran Posted February 10, 2016 Veteran Share Posted February 10, 2016 Found this on reddit...... #9 is the clover, and then 3 to go...OCISLY in it as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggendrop Veteran Posted February 13, 2016 Veteran Share Posted February 13, 2016 Confirmation article... SpaceX aims for drone ship landing after Feb. 24 Falcon 9 launch Quote The Air Force’s 45th Space Wing has formally approved SpaceX’s request to launch a Falcon 9 rocket and commercial communications satellite on Feb. 24. The launch window opens at 6:46 p.m. and extends to 8:24 p.m. The launch will be SpaceX’s first of the year from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and second overall, following one last month from California. Due to delays in its launch schedule, SpaceX has agreed to lift the SES-9 satellite to a higher orbit than originally planned to put it on a faster path to its operational orbit more than 22,000 miles over the equator. With little fuel to spare, SpaceX won’t attempt to land the Falcon 9 booster back on shore like it did — successfully — on Dec. 21. But the company is expected to try to land the rocket stage on an ocean platform, even though the odds of success are low because of the higher flight and low fuel margin. http://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2016/02/13/spacex-aims-for-drone-ship-landing-falcon9-ses9-launch-cape-canaveral-air-force-station/80339842/ BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggendrop Veteran Posted February 16, 2016 Veteran Share Posted February 16, 2016 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY (Comms) https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/reports/STA_Print.cfm?mode=initial&application_seq=68937&RequestTimeout=1000 Co-ordinates for OCISLY....she's a ways out at around 600km from shore. https://www.google.com/maps/place/28%C2%B016'20.0%22N+73%C2%B049'05.0%22W/@28.4315862,-77.2478216,6z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0 above from here.. https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/reports/STA_Print.cfm?mode=initial&application_seq=69076&RequestTimeout=1000 BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Static fire tomorrow (Saturday), Feb. 20 BetaguyGZT and Draggendrop 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 NSF reports ElsbethIII has left Port Canaveral with ASDS Of Course I Still Love You in tow. BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 T-0 Feb 24: 1846;14 - 2023 Eastern (2346;14 - 0123 GMT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulRocket Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Static fire delayed to monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beittil Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) Draggendrop and BetaguyGZT 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 AIUI, the static fire test will be with SES-9 mounted on the F9. Sporty. Draggendrop and BetaguyGZT 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 GO Searcher has left port to join GO Quest, Elsbeth III and ASDS OCISLY. Fleet SpaceX fully deployed. BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Draggendrop Veteran Posted February 22, 2016 Veteran Share Posted February 22, 2016 SpaceX Falcon 9 preparing for Static Fire ahead of SES-9 launch Quote SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is set for her Static Fire test on Monday, a dress rehearsal milestone ahead of Wednesday’s launch of the SES-9 satellite. The test is taking place at SLC-40, at the same time as work begins at LC-39A to remove the Shuttle-era Rotating Service Structure (RSS) from the site of future SpaceX launches. SES-9: The Static Fire test validates the health of the launch vehicle, allowing for SpaceX management to approve the final flow to launch day. Numerous requirements have to be successfully proven via such a test, such as the engine ignition and shut down commands, which have to operate as designed, and that the Merlin 1D engines perform properly during start-up. It also serves as a full dress rehearsal for the launch team and will provide another test of SpaceX’s recent upgrade to a supercooled propellant pad systems that resulted in a number of challenges ahead of its debut use during the OG-2 launch. Once the required engine and vehicle data has been collected, detanking operations will follow, before the rocket is lowered onto the Transporter Erector (TE) and rolled back to the hanger. The Static Fire’s data review will be fed into the Launch Readiness Review (LRR) – a key meeting that will ultimately confirm the launch date. The first attempt is currently scheduled for Wednesday, within a window that ranges from 18:46 to 20:23 Eastern. A second opportunity is available on Thursday, within the same launch window. The mission is tasked with lofting the SES-9 spacecraft en route to its orbital slot of 108.2° E. This satellite has been patiently waiting its turn for a ride into space after it was initially set to ride as the Return To Flight mission last year. The satellite will provide incremental – as well as replacement capacity – to the well-established slot over Asia, where it will be co-located with the existing satellites. Built by Boeing, the spacecraft is based on the BSS-702HP bus and has a launch mass of 5,330 kg. more at ... http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/02/spacex-falcon-9-static-fire-ahead-ses-9-launch/ BetaguyGZT 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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