New Horizons I (and II!) Mission Update Thread

[robotical]

The valve issue has been solved it looks like. They're just concerned about the winds now. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[CalliArcale]

Yes, NH1 should have a chance to observe Pluto's two small moons. The team doesn't yet know exactly how much time and what observations they will devote to them, but it's virtually certain they'll at least take a glance at them. They have nine years to figure that out. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p><font color="#666699"><em>"People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff."</em>  -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink"</font></p> </div>

 

[formulaterp]

Launch delayed to 2:10 now. The launch window extends till 3:23 today.

 

[robotical]

Now it has been delayed until 1:10 CST due to wind. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[holmec]

new T time is 2:10pm EST. Closing of window 3:23 pm EST today. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p><font color="#0000ff"><em>"SCE to AUX" - John Aaron, curiosity pays off</em></font></p> </div>

 

[centsworth_II]

Hoo Boy! One more delay and I'll be late for work. Two more and I'll miss the launch (I do need the job!). <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[CalliArcale]

Aw, man! I have a meeting in twenty minutes. I'm gonna miss the launch unless the winds pick up and delay it another day. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p><font color="#666699"><em>"People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff."</em>  -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink"</font></p> </div>

 

[jschaef5]

I also am going to miss it, got class at 2:30<br /><br /><br /><br />When is the next launch window? incase the winds remain too high today... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[bobw]

I'm late for work, too if they extend the hold <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[formulaterp]

Oh and regardin the Centaur LOX boiloff, there is another vent about 20 feet above the main one. I'ts located towards the rear and may be blocked from view by the launch tower.

 

[CalliArcale]

Too bad I asked a coworker when the meeting is. I'd have plausible deniability otherwise.<br /><br /><img src="/images/icons/tongue.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p><font color="#666699"><em>"People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint it's more like a big ball of wibbly wobbly . . . timey wimey . . . stuff."</em>  -- The Tenth Doctor, "Blink"</font></p> </div>

 

[teije]

I already finished work <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br />But launch has to be today. No time tomorrow or thursday to watch....

 

[centsworth_II]

"Should launch be postponed for 24 hours for any reason, the next launch window on Jan. 18 will be 1:16 to 3:15 p.m. EST." <br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[mah_fl]

I am due to leave work at 2:15, but I might stop back to see the launch, though I do have a 2 hour commute home <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" />

 

[formulaterp]

Argh ... 2:30 now.

 

[holmec]

..Mike Griffin is present....<br /><br />...baloon monitoring the higer winds...<br /><br />2:30 pm EST new T-0. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p><font color="#0000ff"><em>"SCE to AUX" - John Aaron, curiosity pays off</em></font></p> </div>

 

[centsworth_II]

Well, that last delay does it. I'll have to catch up later. Good luck, New Horizons! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[jmilsom]

Hi everyone. I just got up. It's 1:26am here. We got the generator started (probably waking up all my staff in the compound). <br /><br />NASATV is streaming on my screen. I hear they are at 11 minutes and holding and waiting for the new wind data.<br /><br />Holding my breath!!! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[elguapoguano]

Yep they just confirmed on NASA TV that delays in the wind data from the balloon's overhead have pushed T-0 back to 2:30pm EST... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#ff0000"><u><em>Don't let your sig line incite a gay thread ;>)</em></u></font> </div>

 

[holmec]

Don't hold it too long.... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p><font color="#0000ff"><em>"SCE to AUX" - John Aaron, curiosity pays off</em></font></p> </div>

 

[jmilsom]

2:30 - that means another half an hour from now - right? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[holmec]

correct 9:30 Z <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p> </p><p><font color="#0000ff"><em>"SCE to AUX" - John Aaron, curiosity pays off</em></font></p> </div>

 

[Philotas]

I`ll be too late to my bed if they push the launch further. <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[centsworth_II]

Hey, jmilsom, glad to see you made it! I've got to duck out with one quick stop at my mother's on my way to work where I'll catch it...IF it gets off at 1430 EST.<br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[yurkin]

Hmmm <br />Eat lunch or watch New Horizons launch?<br />Well the rocket will launch without me watching it, but the lunch won’t get eaten without me there.