Peco4321 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 It's the final countdown, stop singing everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp@ce_d Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Haha.. the wife just came in & said.. "oh got my wrong specs on.. just pause it".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peco4321 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 Past yesterdays attempt now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peco4321 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 That initial flare up of flames had me worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 It just jumped off the launch pad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peco4321 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 The power is unimaginable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Peco4321 said: That initial flare up of flames had me worried. Agreed! Seemed to scorch the sides of it! Anyway, safely away, great to watch. Thanks for the heads up Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peco4321 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Stu said: Agreed! Seemed to scorch the sides of it! Anyway, safely away, great to watch. Thanks for the heads up Peter Next biggie is the Falcon Heavy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp@ce_d Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Its still a buzz to watch.. not as grand as the Saturn V when I was a kid but I never get tired of thinking what went behind it for those few minutes into space.. enjoyed that.. thx.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNA Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 13 minutes ago, Stu said: Agreed! Seemed to scorch the sides of it! Anyway, safely away, great to watch. Thanks for the heads up Peter It was great to watch, I had gone a few years ago to watch a lift off at vandenberg AFB, but it is more comfortable on the computer and with explications. Although today with smart phone it would be easier! Stu: I am not from Barcelona (nor from California) but you show great taste in British comedy with your avatar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Here's a video by Scott Manley that explains the fireball right before takeoff. It's meant to be that way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 12 hours ago, Ruud said: Here's a video by Scott Manley that explains the fireball right before takeoff. It's meant to be that way. Six minutes of video? The live commentary said 'at X seconds the sparklers will ignite to clear away leaked hydrogen'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruud Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: Six minutes of video? The live commentary said 'at X seconds the sparklers will ignite to clear away leaked hydrogen'. Too long? The purpose of the video is not to show the fireball, but to explain it. It tells you why and how this rocket is different than many others. That takes 6 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp@ce_d Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 4 hours ago, Ruud said: Too long? The purpose of the video is not to show the fireball, but to explain it. It tells you why and how this rocket is different than many others. That takes 6 minutes. Well I found it informative.. didn't realise it was the last one launched from the west coast either.. thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 4 hours ago, Ruud said: Too long? The purpose of the video is not to show the fireball, but to explain it. It tells you why and how this rocket is different than many others. That takes 6 minutes. To be fair it is rather well done and he does explain the core point quite promptly. But there are so many vids out there by people who spend ten minutes waffling and a few seconds on the actual 'meat'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNA Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) There is another launch at7:52 p.m. or 19:52 tomorrow Thursday Florida time so it would be early Friday in Europe! https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/events-calendar/2018/january/rocket-launch-ula-atlas-v-sbirs-geo-4 I would think it will be transmitted as well but not sure the link? Edited January 18, 2018 by VNA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peco4321 Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 Try here http://www.ulalaunch.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNA Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Thank you and more precisely: http://www.ulalaunch.com/webcast.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 On 18/01/2018 at 18:17, VNA said: Thank you and more precisely: http://www.ulalaunch.com/webcast.aspx Another one bites the dust ... scrubbed for 24 hours due to LOX issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 The Electron is supposed to launch today, it was delayed from December - launch window is in 5 hours. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peco4321 Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 I think this thread can carry on for all things rocket based, seems quite a few of us are interested in this sort of thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star101 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Yep. Live launch in 100 minutes....that's 20 more 5 minute subs in AP speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peco4321 Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Well I'm not bothering tonight, aiming for a late one tomorrow so going to skip the launch as well and have an early night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp@ce_d Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 2 mins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp@ce_d Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 and it's off the launchpad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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