SpaceX - Falcon 1: Flight 4

[Boris_Badenov]

<font size="2">I've checked & double checked & can't find a video link on the SpaceX website, maybe they just haven't put it up yet. Has anybody else seen it?</font> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#993300"><span class="body"><font size="2" color="#3366ff"><div align="center">. </div><div align="center">Never roll in the mud with a pig. You'll both get dirty & the pig likes it.</div></font></span></font> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I've checked & double checked & can't find a video link on the SpaceX website, maybe they just haven't put it up yet. Has anybody else seen it? <br />Posted by boris1961</DIV><br /><br />Nothing there yet. I'll be looking. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[Boris_Badenov]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Nothing there yet. I'll be looking. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p><font size="2">Good morning my friend. It's laundry day for me, I'll be on & off at least until 4pm. If there are no announced delays I'll be glued to the computer after that.<br /><br /></font></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#993300"><span class="body"><font size="2" color="#3366ff"><div align="center">. </div><div align="center">Never roll in the mud with a pig. You'll both get dirty & the pig likes it.</div></font></span></font> </div>

 

[job1207]

<p>Good news for Spacex. There is no payload on this mission because of the last flight. This is a test flight. T minus 8 hours or so. ( More or less )&nbsp;</p><p>Stay tuned to Spacex for precise information.&nbsp; </p>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Good news for Spacex. There is no payload on this mission because of the last flight. This is a test flight. T minus 8 hours or so. ( More or less )&nbsp;Stay tuned to Spacex for precise information.&nbsp; <br />Posted by job1207</DIV><br /><br />From Spaceflightnow as of 4PM EDT (1PM PDT, 8PM UT)</p><p>Today's launch window opens three hours from now and countdown clocks are running for this demonstration test flight of the Falcon 1 rocket. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Still no update on the SpaceX site.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>From spaceflightnow:</p><p>&nbsp;http://www.spaceflightnow.com/falcon/004/status.html</p><p><font face="VERDANA, ARIAL, HELVETICA, SANS-SERIF" size="-1" color="#000033"><strong>2110 GMT (5:10 p.m. EDT)</strong></font><br /><img src="http://spaceflightnow.com/images/grafix/greypixel.gif" alt="" vspace="4" width="100%" height="1" /><br />SpaceX says that preparations are proceeding for today's launch as planned. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Still no update on the SpaceX site </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>&nbsp;Still no update on the SpaceX site <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV><br /><br />I have sent them a nastygram complaining about the lack of coverage on their own website. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>SpaceX still has no update.</p><p>They are arguing with me, saying that yesterday's update is sufficient. I told them they were wrong.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here's the latest from spaceflightnow...</p><p><strong><font size="2" color="#000033">2155 GMT (5:55 p.m. EDT)<br /><img src="http://spaceflightnow.com/images/grafix/greypixel.gif" alt="" vspace="4" width="100%" height="1" /><br /></font></strong>It appears liftoff will be occurring sometime beyond 7 p.m. EDT. The countdown has entered a hold at the T-minus 75 minute mark</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[ThereIWas2]

The link is there, showing the "Coverage begins 330 Pacific" slide.&nbsp; Click on the thing that says Click Here at the top of the main page, over the photo. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><span class="postbody"><span style="font-style:italic"><br /></span></span></p> </div>

 

[ThereIWas2]

<p>Clock says T-1:06:00 and it is running</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong class="blue smallText">Posted September 28, 2008 - 15:02 PDT</strong></p> <p> After a 15 minute hold, the clock is again counting down towards launch. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong class="blue smallText">Posted September 28, 2008 - 12:45 PDT</strong></p> <p> If you can see the video above and hear the sound, the video test has been successful. If you see video but do not hear music, try adjusting your computer's sound or speakers. The live feed is scheduled to begin at 3:30pm PDT.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong class="blue smallText">Posted September 28, 2008 - 12:20 PDT</strong></p> <p> Watch this page for up to the minute reports during the webcast.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><span class="postbody"><span style="font-style:italic"><br /></span></span></p> </div>

 

[ThereIWas2]

Looks like 7:15pm EDT for the launch currently.&nbsp; Clock is running. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><span class="postbody"><span style="font-style:italic"><br /></span></span></p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Clock says T-1:06:00 and it is running&nbsp;Posted September 28, 2008 - 15:02 PDT After a 15 minute hold, the clock is again counting down towards launch. &nbsp; Posted September 28, 2008 - 12:45 PDT If you can see the video above and hear the sound, the video test has been successful. If you see video but do not hear music, try adjusting your computer's sound or speakers. The live feed is scheduled to begin at 3:30pm PDT. &nbsp; Posted September 28, 2008 - 12:20 PDT Watch this page for up to the minute reports during the webcast.&nbsp; <br />Posted by ThereIWas2</DIV><br /><br />Yeah, I tried that all day, now it is semi active. Hopefully it is connected.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Of course they sent me to the www.spacex.com page, where it does not really show.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here is the link to the webcast:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>http://www.spacex.com/webcast.php</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[Boris_Badenov]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>SpaceX still has no update.They are arguing with me, saying that yesterday's update is sufficient. I told them they were wrong.&nbsp;Here's the latest from spaceflightnow...2155 GMT (5:55 p.m. EDT)It appears liftoff will be occurring sometime beyond 7 p.m. EDT. The countdown has entered a hold at the T-minus 75 minute mark <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p><font size="2">It looks like the launch&nbsp;will be at&nbsp;4:15 Arizona time. Sure would be nice to see it launch on time & successfully.</font> <br /></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#993300"><span class="body"><font size="2" color="#3366ff"><div align="center">. </div><div align="center">Never roll in the mud with a pig. You'll both get dirty & the pig likes it.</div></font></span></font> </div>

 

[Boris_Badenov]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Yeah, I tried that all day, now it is semi active. Hopefully it is connected.&nbsp;Of course they sent me to the www.spacex.com page, where it does not really show.&nbsp;Here is the link to the webcast:&nbsp;http://www.spacex.com/webcast.php <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p><font size="2">I've got the music with no video feed yet. I got it from the SpaceX Website when I logged on just now. If the clock is right it'll start in about 10 minutes.<br /><br /></font></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#993300"><span class="body"><font size="2" color="#3366ff"><div align="center">. </div><div align="center">Never roll in the mud with a pig. You'll both get dirty & the pig likes it.</div></font></span></font> </div>

 

[ThereIWas2]

<p>Slipped again.&nbsp; Now 59 minutes to go, so 7:30 EDT.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p>Webcast also slipped to 6:45 EDT&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><span class="postbody"><span style="font-style:italic"><br /></span></span></p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I've got the music with no video feed yet. I got it from the SpaceX Website when I logged on just now. If the clock is right it'll start in about 10 minutes. <br />Posted by boris1961</DIV><br /><br />Yes, it's not on the main page (www.spacex.com), you have to click on the link to the "Launch scheduled today" which I have done at least 50 times today. At least it's now working.</p><p>I still think it would be a good idea if the link to the webcast was on the main www.spacex.com page.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[Boris_Badenov]

The time for the start of the web cast just slipped to 3:45 Arizona time. Rotten bums. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#993300"><span class="body"><font size="2" color="#3366ff"><div align="center">. </div><div align="center">Never roll in the mud with a pig. You'll both get dirty & the pig likes it.</div></font></span></font> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>sigh...the only current update (from spaceflightnow)</p><p><font face="VERDANA, ARIAL, HELVETICA, SANS-SERIF" size="-1" color="#000033"><strong>2225 GMT (6:25 p.m. EDT)</strong></font><br /><img src="http://spaceflightnow.com/images/grafix/greypixel.gif" alt="" vspace="4" width="100%" height="1" /><br />T-minus 50 minutes and counting. Spaceflight Now visited the SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California on August 20. Technicians were busy readying the Falcon 1 rocket for its late-September launch on the company's fourth flight. In addition, the fifth Falcon 1, a test article for the giant Falcon 9 first stage and a mockup of the Dragon capsule were also seen. </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><strong class="blue smallText">Posted September 28, 2008 - 15:02 PDT</strong></p><p>After a 15 minute hold, the clock is again counting down towards launch. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong class="blue smallText">Posted September 28, 2008 - 12:45 PDT</strong></p><p>If you can see the video above and hear the sound, the video test has been successful. If you see video but do not hear music, try adjusting your computer's sound or speakers. The live feed is scheduled to begin at 3:30pm PDT.</p><p>(Edit MW: It has been changed to 3:45 PDT (6:45 EDT), not updated on the site, although updated on the webcast link)</p><p><strong class="blue smallText">Posted September 28, 2008 - 12:20 PDT</strong></p><p>Watch this page for up to the minute reports during the webcast.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[Boris_Badenov]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>In addition, the fifth Falcon 1, a test article for the giant Falcon 9 first stage and a mockup of the Dragon capsule were also seen. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p><font size="2">As I'll never fly in a Dragon, I'd settle for a chance to sit in the mockup.<img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /></font><br /></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#993300"><span class="body"><font size="2" color="#3366ff"><div align="center">. </div><div align="center">Never roll in the mud with a pig. You'll both get dirty & the pig likes it.</div></font></span></font> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>As I'll never fly in a Dragon, I'd settle for a chance to sit in the mockup. <br />Posted by boris1961</DIV><br /><br />Laundry done? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[Boris_Badenov]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Laundry done? <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p><font size="2">Washed, folded & hung up (after being played in by Natasha, she puts up quite a fight over the socks). <br /><img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/14/6/cec576b1-fede-48ee-862c-6b8813afc320.Medium.gif" alt="" /><br /><br /></font></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#993300"><span class="body"><font size="2" color="#3366ff"><div align="center">. </div><div align="center">Never roll in the mud with a pig. You'll both get dirty & the pig likes it.</div></font></span></font> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Washed, folded & hung up (after being played in by Natasha, she puts up quite a fight over the socks). <br />Posted by boris1961</DIV><br /><br />Cats are such fun.</p><p>Finally a current update from the SpaceX site:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong class="blue smallText">Posted September 28, 2008 - 15:46 PDT</strong></p><p>First stage is 95% full of liquid oxygen (LOX) and completely full of fuel (RP-1). The remaining 5% of LOX will be topped off later in the countdown. Second stage is 77% full of LOX, and 68% full of RP-1. </p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[Boris_Badenov]

<p><strong class="blue smallText"><font size="2" color="#004b85">Posted September 28, 2008 - 15:46 PDT</font></strong></p><p><font size="2">First stage is 95% full of liquid oxygen (LOX) and completely full of fuel (RP-1). The remaining 5% of LOX will be topped off later in the countdown. Second stage is 77% full of LOX, and 68% full of RP-1.</font> </p><p>edit: beat me to it. <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-frown.gif" border="0" alt="Frown" title="Frown" /></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#993300"><span class="body"><font size="2" color="#3366ff"><div align="center">. </div><div align="center">Never roll in the mud with a pig. You'll both get dirty & the pig likes it.</div></font></span></font> </div>

 

[Boris_Badenov]

<font size="2">The webcast started!!!</font> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font color="#993300"><span class="body"><font size="2" color="#3366ff"><div align="center">. </div><div align="center">Never roll in the mud with a pig. You'll both get dirty & the pig likes it.</div></font></span></font> </div>