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Offline Bob B.

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Re: New Horizons
« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2006, 01:58:35 PM »
Launch now 2:30 PM.  Everything is looking good except the wind condition.
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Re-delayed: New Horizons
« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2006, 02:01:14 PM »
1900 GMT, NASA just announced a delay until 1930 GMT --for wind to drop-- before launch...
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Re: New Horizons
« Reply #17 on: January 17, 2006, 02:22:01 PM »
A new problem with the deep space network has developed.  New launch time will be announced shortly.

I'm reminded of the words of Al Shepard, "Why don't you just fix your little problem and light this candle?"


UPDATE #1:  2:50 PM new launch time.

UPDATE #2:  Tracking station is back online.
« Last Edit: January 17, 2006, 02:28:34 PM by Bob B. »
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Re: New Horizons
« Reply #18 on: January 17, 2006, 02:30:50 PM »
Launch window closes at 3:23 this afternoon. They're cutting this pretty close.
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Re: New Horizons
« Reply #19 on: January 17, 2006, 02:44:03 PM »
Quote from: ottawan on January 17, 2006, 02:30:50 PM
Launch window closes at 3:23 this afternoon. They're cutting this pretty close.
I'm starting to get nervous ... new launch time 3:05 PM.
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Re: New Horizons
« Reply #20 on: January 17, 2006, 02:50:29 PM »
It's a good thing they've got until February to launch it. Miles O'Brien seems to be getting a little frustrated.
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Re: New Horizons
« Reply #21 on: January 17, 2006, 03:01:27 PM »
Now targetted for the end of the window at 3:23 pm.

I have a feeling we'll all be doing this again tomorrow :?
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Re: New Horizons
« Reply #22 on: January 17, 2006, 03:05:49 PM »
Quote from: ottawan on January 17, 2006, 03:01:27 PM
Now targetted for the end of the window at 3:23 pm.

I have a feeling we'll all be doing this again tomorrow :?
Bloody wind! :evil:

Are we sure there's a launch window tomorrow?
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Re: New Horizons
« Reply #23 on: January 17, 2006, 03:08:39 PM »
I understood there is a launch window available every day until mid February.
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Re: New Horizons
« Reply #24 on: January 17, 2006, 03:22:38 PM »
What is a red line monitor fault?  What ever it is, it caused a scrub of today's launch. :(

UPDATE: 

"Red line monitor fault" was a spike in the wind over the 33 knot limit.

Launch window tomorrow begins at 1:16 PM.
« Last Edit: January 17, 2006, 03:27:42 PM by Bob B. »
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Re: New Horizons
« Reply #25 on: January 17, 2006, 03:27:02 PM »
I think it means one of the flight controllers saw a problem on his monitor and informed the flight director.

Ed, can you verify that?

Looks like a 24 hour turnaround.
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Re: New Horizons
« Reply #26 on: January 17, 2006, 03:30:03 PM »
Quote from: ottawan on January 17, 2006, 03:27:02 PM
I think it means one of the flight controllers saw a problem on his monitor and informed the flight director.
It was a spike in the wind over the limit.

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Looks like a 24 hour turnaround.
Tomorrow's launch window is 1:16 PM to 3:15 PM EST.
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Re: New Horizons
« Reply #27 on: January 17, 2006, 03:44:12 PM »
I'll be tuning in :D
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Re: New Horizons
« Reply #28 on: January 17, 2006, 04:28:19 PM »
Quote from: ottawan on January 17, 2006, 03:44:12 PM
I'll be tuning in :D
So will I; there is something about watching a rocket go up that gives me a big thrill.  I never seen a launch in person but that is something on my wish list before I die.
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Re: New Horizons
« Reply #29 on: January 17, 2006, 06:48:43 PM »
I'm bummed!  As soon as I woke up this morning and heard the wind violently rustling the trees I thought, 'uh-oh.'  But, I'd scheduled the day off work so I drove up the coast 100 miles hoping the winds would be less up there- not a chance.  Well, it was fun to hang out & yak with other old space guys.  Weather outlook for tomorrow has changed from rain to MORE wind.... but Thursday looks spectacular and I'd really like to see them hold off till then.
Besides- not sure how many days off in a row I can pester my boss for.....  8)
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