Ares I-X launch delayed

[NFS4]

Nevermind, I just opened up my Windows 7 install in VirtualBox and am using that.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: PottedMeat

Originally posted by: NFS4
Are there any other live feeds other than NASA TV? Whenever I try to go to the NASA TV page, all I get is a Quicktime Logo with a Question Mark with Firefox and Safari running OS X 10.6.1

you can use the real stream with media player classic, it's the only one that works for me. I know Dish Network has NASA TV if you have access to that.

Also, on the right side it has "alternative viewing options" that links to other stuff

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler
currently all green, may not be green at T-0.

press the damn button!


edit:
bah! delayed another 5 min

And, if it's not a go after this time they are most likely canceling the launch for today

 

[NFS4]

Wait, did he just say "we're done for today"?

 

[The Boston Dangler]

the boss says if they don't do it now, they'll "hang it up for the day."

 

[CptCrunch]

Originally posted by: NFS4
Wait, did he just say "we're done for today"?

if the next launch in 5 minutes doesn't work, they will try again tomorrow

 

[PottedMeat]

i guess thats it for today.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

It's a no-go today it sounds like.

Confirmed no-go from launch commander.

 

[ElFenix]

scrubbed

 

[RedArmy]

=(

 

[NFS4]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[The Boston Dangler]

well, that cloud kicked USA's ass. thanks for playing, everyone.

 

[CptCrunch]

bahhh

 

[The Boston Dangler]

i understand a high wind situation, but why can't they launch into a cloud?

 

[dainthomas]

I have an idea! Let's build a rocket that can be launched despite there being a wisp of cloud on the horizon.

It's freakin' 2009, we should have ships that can take off in any weather to fly tourists to resort hotels in lunar orbit.

 

[Demo24]

My guess is something with visibility on a test rocket. Kind of disappointed, was looking forward to watching it. The Nasa TV feed had terrible quality for me though. Strangely the feed the BBC had (which was from Reuters), which was the same feed was of better quality.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

Originally posted by: dainthomas
I have an idea! Let's build a rocket that can be launched despite there being a wisp of cloud on the horizon.

It's freakin' 2009, we should have ships that can take off in any weather to fly tourists to resort hotels in lunar orbit.

no shit! does this also mean our nuclear deterrent is rendered impotent by a gentle breeze, rainbows or the smell of freshly cut grass?

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler

Originally posted by: dainthomas
I have an idea! Let's build a rocket that can be launched despite there being a wisp of cloud on the horizon.

It's freakin' 2009, we should have ships that can take off in any weather to fly tourists to resort hotels in lunar orbit.

no shit! does this also mean our nuclear deterrent is rendered impotent by a gentle breeze, rainbows or the smell of freshly cut grass?

I sure as shit would be playing it real safe with the very public first launch of a brand new vehicle program that cost $40B.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler

Originally posted by: dainthomas
I have an idea! Let's build a rocket that can be launched despite there being a wisp of cloud on the horizon.

It's freakin' 2009, we should have ships that can take off in any weather to fly tourists to resort hotels in lunar orbit.

no shit! does this also mean our nuclear deterrent is rendered impotent by a gentle breeze, rainbows or the smell of freshly cut grass?

I sure as shit would be playing it real safe with the very public first launch of a brand new vehicle program that cost $40B.

Not to mention clouds tend to have the effect of losing visibility. So, any kind of cameras they have on the ground recording the launch for any kind of external signs wouldn't have been able to see it.

 

[SunnyD]

Don't expect tomorrow to happen. Weather should likely be worse down there than it was today.

 

[PottedMeat]

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: The Boston Dangler

Originally posted by: dainthomas
I have an idea! Let's build a rocket that can be launched despite there being a wisp of cloud on the horizon.

It's freakin' 2009, we should have ships that can take off in any weather to fly tourists to resort hotels in lunar orbit.

no shit! does this also mean our nuclear deterrent is rendered impotent by a gentle breeze, rainbows or the smell of freshly cut grass?

I sure as shit would be playing it real safe with the very public first launch of a brand new vehicle program that cost $40B.

Yep, and first launch = first real data, I wonder how many GB/TB of sensor data they're recording.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

they are polling TBs while the thing just sits there

 

[Freshgeardude]

wonder if this is on youtube yet. i want to watch it but im away from home

 

[Freshgeardude]

Launch Team Aims for Second Try Tomorrow
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:44:41 AM EDT

The Ares I-X launch team is preparing for a 24-hour turnaround, targeting 8 a.m. on Wednesday as liftoff time for the Ares I-X flight test vehicle.

Tuesday's attempt was plagued by weather issues, even though the vehicle itself was ready to fly. After multiple attempts to reset to new launch times during the 4-hour window, the final scrub came when the weather did not improve as the end of the window neared. Tomorrow's weather improves somewhat, with a 40 percent "no-go."

Wednesday's attempt will have the same 4-hour window that ends at noon, and live coverage will also begin again at 5 a.m. EDT.

 

[Demo24]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8327824.stm

That link explains why they couldn't launch into a cloud. Makes sense.