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[David Incorporated Esq.]

So what exactly is the delay at this point? High winds?

They were having some issues with fuel valves, they cycled them all and now one isn't reporting its status as expected.

 

[Blizzard]

So what exactly is the delay at this point? High winds?

Tracker links:
http://astronomynow.com/d369status.html

https://twitter.com/spaceflightnow/

https://twitter.com/nasa_orion

The team is reporting alarms on two liquid oxygen fill and drain valves not reading fully closed.

Launch team members will be doing a series of cycle tests on all fill and drain valves of the Common Booster Cores.

The cycle tests worked on the liquid oxygen valves. But the hydrogen valves on the port and core boosters are still being looked at.

Further troubleshooting is underway by slightly pressurizing the liquid hydrogen tanks of each Common Booster Core and cycling the fill and drain valves.

 

[ced]

So what exactly is the delay at this point? High winds?

Technical issues, some fuel valve problem?

 

[DBT85]

Got to fill the tank to try and jiggle the valves.

 

[Kworn]

Not going to happen today, but cannot wait until it does

 

[DrFunk]

No make space rocket go today?

 

[ScepticMatt]

Fill and drain valves not working. They are going to refill the tanks and try one last time again.

No make space rocket go today?

Probably not, but delays happen all the time in rocketry. Launch targets are listed as "no-earlier-than"

 

[WeAreStarStuff]

What do you mean nothing happens?

Lock at that shit, action packed!

p.s.
It's probably just me, but it looks like we're flipping the bird to space.
Fuck you space! we're going to make you our bitch!!

I find this gif mesmerizing.

 

[Dreadnought]

Sounds like they are relaxing the constraints for the wind alarm.

 

[Blablurn]

DO IT

 

[Lach]

yes! They're turning off the automatic wind abortion!

 

[Truant]

I guess they have launch windows. Billions of dollars at stake here, they can't just chance it.

 

[Nozem]

Fuck you, wind.

 

[MikeHattsu]

14:44

 

[Kworn]

ooooh oooh oooh ooh they are going to give it another go

 

[DBT85]

T0 for 14:44. Guessing that's just to get everyone standing by in case they sort the valves

 

[Blizzard]

Isn't that literally the last minute of the launch window? I'm guessing it's just a "In case they figure out the fuel tank valves we'll have a last-minute launch scheduled" thing.

 

[leadbelly]

Just start the countdown now. Fuck it!

If you're ready to go, just go.

 

[MikeHattsu]

Isn't that literally the last minute of the launch window?

Yep

 

[Megasoum]

When is the next launch window?

 

[ScepticMatt]

scrubbed!

 

[Blizzard]

Thank goodness, finally scrubbed for today. Time to attempt to sleep. Next attempt tomorrow at the same original time, 7:05 a.m. EST.

 

[Blablurn]

Booooooooooooooo

 

[Nozem]

Nooooooooooooo

 

[Crimson_Fate]

I'm a few miles away from the cape so going to step outside in a few to see how this one goes...

EDIT: there is always tomorrow.....

 

[Lach]

so how long will the flight take? Apoapsis seems quite high!

[edit]

I'm a few miles away from the cape so going to step outside in a few to see how this one goes...

So jelous!

[edit2]
Noooooooo! Scrubbed for today!

 

[ASTROID2]

Aw.

 

[dubc35]

Crap, try tomorrow I guess?

 

[Tacitus_]

Scrubbed :d

 

[DrFunk]

 

[Archaeopteryx]

That's disappointing. This always happens to me when I can actually watch lol

 

[leadbelly]

Oh great. Just looked like that was the way it was heading.

I blame the boat.

 

[RyanardoDaVinci]

Fuck you, boat.

You ruined everything!

 

[Eternal_0]

Scrubbed. Lame!

 

[operon]

Back tomorrow

 

[Kud Dukan]

That's disappointing. This always happens to me when I can actually watch lol

This is all your fault!

 

[everyday math]

 

[AstroNut325]

A delayed test is better than an explosive test. Good call by the people involved.

 

[daveo42]

Came to see if they made it off the ground, left disappointed.

Even in 55 years, putting stuff even a few hundred miles up is hard. I hope to live to see the day when actual space travel isn't hindered by things like wind and weather windows.

 

[LilZippa]

Got to fill the tank to try and jiggle the valves.

They are sending in a russian specialist to fix the problem

 

[Welcome to you're "DOOM!"]

Although it didn't launch, I still enjoyed watching the stream. Can't wait till tomorrow although, I'll probably be sleeping during the launch.

 

[Overdoziz]

My Orion launched!

Bob and Bill were not quite as excited.

 

[Dead Man]

Just saw it had been scrubbed for the day, might get to watch it now.

 

[Nostremitus]

Tracker links:
http://astronomynow.com/d369status.html

https://twitter.com/spaceflightnow/

https://twitter.com/nasa_orion

Didn't Apollo 13 have a similar problem with one of their O2 valves? At least they weren't en route when this happened.

 

[RoKKeR]

Argh! Bummed about the scrub, but seems like it's a good call. Hoping things go well tomorrow.

 

[Blunoise]

so are we able to watch this live stream when it launches? i need something that i can put some faith into because anything that is able to escape dreaded earth is luck as hell

 

[Parch]

Well that's disappointing. This should be a fairly routine test. A couple of high orbits for a capsule sounds so 1960's Mercury Program. 3600 miles ain't no big deal.

 

[Nostremitus]

Well that's disappointing. This should be a fairly routine test. A couple of high orbits for a capsule sounds so 1960's Mercury Program. 3600 miles ain't no big deal.

It was, and there was a fault. You can run simulations all day, but you won't know if you have a mechanical problem until you put it all together and test it. Their pre launch checks worked flawlessly. The issue was discovered and they didn't launch a rocket that could have met a catastrophic end when they tried to cycle the O2.

 

[Blizzard]

As far as I can tell, it's go to attempt at 7:05 a.m. EST again? Was there an actual fix to the valves or are they just hoping for the best?

 

[Eternal_0]

As far as I can tell, it's go to attempt at 7:05 a.m. EST again? Was there an actual fix to the valves or are they just hoping for the best?

Yeah, they're attempting for the same time today. The park is noticeably emptier. Last I heard they were still working on the valves, but that was at some point yesterday. I'm hoping for the best, though!