DocM Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Beat me to it. Probably an artifact of the CRS-6 slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Static fire is on for April 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 SpaceX Falcon 9 | April 27, 6:14 pm Witness the powerful sights and sounds of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as it launches from Space Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station carrying the TurkmenAlem52E/MonacoSat. Premium Launch Viewing Locations Choose from premium launch viewing areas: the LC-39 Observation Gantry or Apollo/Saturn V Center, both located within the secured areas of Kennedy Space Center. LC-39 Observation Gantry LC-39 Observation Gantry offers a premium, up-close view of the rocket on the launch pad and during lift off. Just 3.4 miles away from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, guests can feel the force of the launch and hear the roar of the engines. This area features lawn and bleacher seating and live launch commentary. The package includes launch transportation, a light snack and a souvenir t-shirt. Launch Transportation Tickets to LC-39 Observation Gantry are available for $49 in addition to admission. Call 855.475.8415 to purchase tickets.Tickets are limited and only available by calling the Reservations Department. Apollo/Saturn V Center This special viewing location is 6.2 miles from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station launch pad. The viewing area features an open lawn and bleacher section overlooking the scenic Banana River and live launch commentary. Launch Transportation Tickets to Apollo/Saturn V Center are available for $20 in addition to daily admission, multiday pass or annual pass. Purchase your launch viewing tickets online today! https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/tickets.aspx?utm_source=email&utm_medium=fulllist&utm_campaign=launch alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Static fire, right at the start of the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Weather: 60% Monday, 30% Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Javascript is not enabled or refresh the page to view. Click here to view the Tweet Unobscured Vision 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 YouTube Event, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Weather hold. Florida FTW! /s They're waiting for a launch opportunity to slide over. It's about 75 miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 T-17 and counting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 T-17 and counting! Holding again New T-0: 2303 UT, 1903 Local T-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 T-7 Strongback retract T-2 Range GO LIFTOFF! Supersonic MaxQ Chilling in S2 Stage separation Fairing separation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobscured Vision Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Ahhh yeah! Nice launch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Trajectory is right down the center S2 cutoff #1 Unobscured Vision 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobscured Vision Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 They weren't about to let the weather stop them, or some dodgy tank. Gotta hand it to SpaceX -- from the Managers on down to the people working the Pad. They get the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 S2 restart for GTO insertion in about 10 min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Good 2nd stage GTO insertion burn. https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/592834610381377536 SpaceX says TurkmenAlem 52E MonacoSat separate with 'good orbit injection.' Wait 30 mins to confirm satellite health Unobscured Vision 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 5 launches in 107 days, an average turnaround of 21.4 days with the CRS-6 to TurkmenAlem gap just 13 days. Whew! Next stop: Dragon 2 pad abort on May 5, and it will be webcast by NASA TV and SpaceX. Unobscured Vision 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobscured Vision Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 They're hitting their full stride now. The Abort tests are incoming. There's plenty going on inside the factory, and the construction work at the Cape and elsewhere is in full swing too. Busy year for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malenfant Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 They really are making it look easy, although I can't watch a launch without half expecting it to grenade itself on the launch pad. Lots of goodies coming up though. Unobscured Vision 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Peter B. de Selding ?@pbdes 31s ago Thales Alenia Space confirms TurkmenAlem 52E MonacoSat is healthy in orbit and sending signals. Mission success. Unobscured Vision 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobscured Vision Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Makes you wonder how they celebrate each successful mission. I'm thinking it's more than just the obligatory 'Get back to work!', with the whole clipboard on the hip thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 From what I hear they party pretty hard, then it's back to business. Unobscured Vision 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobscured Vision Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 That's great. They certainly earn a bit of time to let their hair down and relax a little. Enjoy the victories! Next up is the Dragon V2 Pad Abort Test in one week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geertd Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 stunning picture Stephen Clark @StephenClark1 SALSN 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Neat pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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