Posted on 06/22/2014 6:21:13 AM PDT by Jack Hydrazine
LAUNCH POSTPONED!!!!
1835 GMT (2:35 p.m. EDT)
Today’s launch has been postponed, according to a tweet by the U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing. There has been no update from SpaceX on the reason for the delay or when they plan another launch attempt.
Ouch! None the less, it does show an amazing bit of careful scrutiny for them to catch things before a big negative event.
I was surprised reading that the engines are checked after firing but before launch, presumably to abort before liftoff.
Didn’t realize they had that capability. Once again, leaving as little as possible to chance.
1940 GMT (3:40 p.m. EDT)
SpaceX has released a statement on today’s postponement:
“Today’s Orbcomm launch attempt has been scrubbed to address a potential concern identified during pre-flight checks. The vehicle and payload are in good condition, and engineering teams will take the extra time to ensure the highest possible level of mission assurance prior to flight. The rocket will remain vertical on the launch pad with the next available launch opportunity targeting Tuesday, June 24th.”
Thanks JH.
Thanks. That sounds good.
Looks like it will be a while
SpaceX pushes commercial satellite launch to next month
http://www.foxnews.com/science/2014/06/23/spacex-pushes-commercial-satellite-launch-to-next-month/
http://www.spaceflightnow.com/falcon9/010/140623delay/#.U6o71LGSCog
SpaceX has not disclosed any information on the problem, but sources said the issue was with the Falcon 9 launcher. A report by CBS News, citing an unnamed source, said the problem may be an engine actuator used to steer the Falcon 9 rocket in flight.
It was a success
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/m/news/news.php?release=2014-214#.U7SULdBlCSw
Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 Lifts Off!
Oops. Different mission.
Thanks for the update!
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