Live rocket launch

[JamesF]

Yeah, I'm thinking it's not looking too hopeful.

James

[Alien 13]

1 minute ago, JamesF said:

Yeah, I'm thinking it's not looking too hopeful.

James

Its exciting though in a strange way..

Alan

[Ags]

16 minutes ago, Davey-T said:

Looks like they've got a problem.

Best time to have a problem is before you launch... 😀

[Pixies]

oh oh oh.... looks promising. Vehicles leaving

[johnfosteruk]

Yep, status showing pad cleared now.

[teoria_del_big_bang]

2 minutes ago, Pixies said:

oh oh oh.... looks promising. Vehicles leaving

It also now says pad cleared so yes promising 

Edited May 5, 2021 by teoria_del_big_bang

[AstroNebulee]

Can I stay awake long enough, overtime work is tiring 😴

[teoria_del_big_bang]

1 minute ago, AstroNebulee said:

Can I stay awake long enough, overtime work is tiring 😴

Yes could be waiting a while 🙂 

 

[AstroNebulee]

Just now, teoria_del_big_bang said:

Yes could be waiting a while 🙂 

 

Reckon another 2 hours yet 

[johnfosteruk]

Status just moved up to Final Checkouts

[Pixies]

1 minute ago, johnfosteruk said:

Status just moved up to Final Checkouts

These status changes are just the 'commentators'' assumptions, though. Nothing official.

[Pixies]

Flaps are back out now.

[teoria_del_big_bang]

3 minutes ago, Pixies said:

These status changes are just the 'commentators'' assumptions, though. Nothing official.

So for all we know they could have all just gone home ?

[johnfosteruk]

1 minute ago, teoria_del_big_bang said:

So for all we know they could have all just gone home ?

I think based on the previous test flights they're fairly accurate, based on what they're seeing on the ground. But yes, entirely possible  

[Jonk]

Looks like the cryogenics have started, countdown to launch is probably about an hour away. Assuming no issues.

[Alien 13]

You would think that after 80 years of launches they could now just hit a big red button and go, after all its not rocket science 😋

Alan

Edited May 5, 2021 by Alien 13

[JamesF]

21 minutes ago, Alien 13 said:

You would think that after 80 years of launches they could now just hit a big red button and go

I think with the Space-X machines, the computers on the rocket actually have the big red button

James

[Stu]

All looking positive at the moment. Guessing less than 30 mins til launch assuming no snags??

[John]

I've never taken so much interest in venting sequences !

[teoria_del_big_bang]

Methane vent something  that really upsets my wife 🙂 

Edited May 5, 2021 by teoria_del_big_bang

[johnfosteruk]

NASA spaceflight reckons T0 in about 12 mins, which is plenty of time to vent your methane.

[Pixies]

SpaceX are broadcasting now. 6 minutes

[Tonynexevo925]

Very impressive 🚀 

Reminds me a little of the old Flash Gordon films. 

[Davey-T]

T minus 5

Dave

[johnfosteruk]

Fabulous work. Hopefully there's no 'unplanned dissassembly'