Rocket Launch notification thread

Rocket Launch notification thread

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MartG

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Monday 30th November 2015
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Eric Mc said:
Is the Vega a solid fuelled rocket?
Yes


Eric Mc

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Monday 30th November 2015
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I thought it was, I can never really get too excited about solid rocket launches. They look a bit too "fireworky".

MartG

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Monday 30th November 2015
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Very fast off the pad though smile

Eric Mc

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264 months

Monday 30th November 2015
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I kind of prefer the slow majestic rising of a liquid fuelled rocket.

I also like the clear exhaust and the chance to see teh brief condensation trail they leave as they pass through the condensation layer.

I'm sure solid rockets leave a contrail as well but it's totally lost in all the smoke and particulates they leave in their wake.

MartG

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Tuesday 1st December 2015
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Postponed

"1 December 2015

During the final step of VV06 launch campaign, a technical issue on the Vega launch vehicle required additional analysis. The launch initially scheduled for December 2, 2015 is postponed.



ESA’s LISA Pathfinder spacecraft is in stable and safe conditions and the launcher teams are currently working on this technical issue.



A review of the results will take place tomorrow, leading to a decision for a possible launch on December 3."

MartG

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MartG

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Thursday 3rd December 2015
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Eric Mc

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Friday 4th December 2015
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The Atlas launch was scrubbed because of bad weather. It's rescheduled for tonight around 11.30 pm our time but the weather is not great this evening either.

callmedave

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144 months

Friday 4th December 2015
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Eric Mc said:
The Atlas launch was scrubbed because of bad weather. It's rescheduled for tonight around 11.30 pm our time but the weather is not great this evening either.
I thought I heard them say there was a 30% chance of unsuitable conditions? (I.e 70% chance of a launch)

Maybe it was the other way round.

Eric Mc

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Friday 4th December 2015
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callmedave said:
I thought I heard them say there was a 30% chance of unsuitable conditions? (I.e 70% chance of a launch)

Maybe it was the other way round.
I assumed they were saying 70% chance of a scrub for tonight. Anyway, that was last night. Let's see how they get on this evening.

Eric Mc

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Friday 4th December 2015
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Due off in about 14 minutes - if they can come out of the current hold.

MartG

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Friday 4th December 2015
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Delayed 15min

...aaand again frown

Edited by MartG on Friday 4th December 22:45

Eric Mc

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Friday 4th December 2015
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These countdowns are so nerve wracking.

Eric Mc

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Friday 4th December 2015
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It's not go to go tonight - is it?

MartG

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Friday 4th December 2015
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Another hold/recycle frown

Eric Mc

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Friday 4th December 2015
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Scrubbed. No launch window time left.

The winds at ground level were just over the "no-go" threshold.

callmedave

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144 months

Saturday 5th December 2015
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Re-re-scheduled for 22:10 tonight.

fingers crossed!

Eric Mc

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Saturday 5th December 2015
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The weather was still predicted as being not great. If it doesn't go tonight, the next attempt will be at least a couple of days later.

Eric Mc

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Saturday 5th December 2015
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Scrubbed for tonight already.

Been reset for Sunday.

callmedave

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144 months

Sunday 6th December 2015
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Launch re-scheduled for 21:44 GMT

3rd time lucky!