Ares first launch test - tomorrow

[Channel Hopper]

No back on hold, and the wind is picking up.

 

[Channel Hopper]

Now a plane in the vicinity.

 

[Lazarus]

Its got to launch today ...
after all ..
It _is_ my birthday ..

Are you sure?

It isn't mentioned on the appropriate Thread ............

 

[Channel Hopper]

And I really have to get to work. Happy birthday Vipersan

 

[Lazarus]

"I guess we're at Red"

Does he not actually know?

Worrying.

 

[Vipersan]

Are you sure?

It isn't mentioned on the appropriate Thread ............

I hope so ...I've been getting cards all morning ..
lol
...and although I don't like to shout about it ..
..now I'm over the big 50 ..
I _do_ still like to let a few rockets off ;)

 

[Lazarus]

I hope so ...I've been getting cards all morning ..
lol

Then it must be true ...............

 

[Lazarus]

Between 45 mins and an hour before next likely attempt.

Can cope any time up until noon local time.

That's a decent sized window.

 

[Lazarus]

14.50 UK time is the next attempted Launch Time.

 

[Lazarus]

15.14 Z is the next (potential) excitement U-zzz

 

[Lazarus]

Scrubbed for today. Variable weather.

 

[Vipersan]

So much for my Birfday rocket ...
Guess I'll just have to get drunk instead ;)
rgds

 

[Lazarus]

Splendid idea.

Hang on - I'll Fax you some Boddingtons

 

[Vipersan]

My grateful thanks Gordon ...a splendid bru ...Slurp!!...burp!!

One of my customers has just come in with a few bottles of 'real ale' for my approval ..
I'll be testing them as soon as I get home ..
Don't expect any sense from my postings later this evening ..
rgds
VS

 

[Channel Hopper]

Apparently there is a four hour launch window tomorrow 12 to 4 ish.

I'll now start on the Duvel I brought home on Saturday. Hic

 

[Channel Hopper]

OK, who's up for starting the count-down today ?

 

[Lazarus]

OK, who's up for starting the count-down today ?

Do we have a ballpark opening time for today's window yet?

Aha - here it be:

With the countdown under way, the launch team is targeting a 6 a.m. rollback of the rotating service structure. The launch window opens at 8 a.m. and extends until noon. At present, the most likely T-0 may come between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m.

Just as yesterday, the weather will be the question of the day. The forecast is for 60 percent "no-go" once again. Overnight, weather moved through the area producing rain and lightning. There were four strikes near the launch pad, and vehicle testing is running concurrently with the count to ensure there are no issues as a result. So far, all results are good. The closest strike was .44 miles away from the pad.

What's that in Zulus?

 

[Channel Hopper]

What's that in Zulus?

First launch window in just under ninety minutes, stick a wet finger in the air, and torpedo any boat that gets too close.

 

[Lazarus]

...... also make sure the spotter aircraft has got enough petrol in it for the duration.

 

[Lazarus]

Beautiful dawn colours right now at the launch site.