February 26, 2016 at 12:11SpaceX postpones launching SES-9 a second time (upd: Launched from the 5th time, landing failed)
That night, the next launch of the SES-9 satellite , which was originally planned for February 24, almost took place . The launch was canceled just two minutes before the appointed time.
So, the first cancellation of the launch was due to the weather the day before yesterday
The launch of the Falcon 9 rocket with the SES-9 geostationary satellite from the cosmodrome at Cape Canaveral was supposed to take place on Friday, February 26, 02:46 a.m.
This time the weather did not portend any surprises.
This was supposed to be the second launch of the SES-9 geostationary communications satellite, which is planned to be placed above the equator point of 108.2 degrees east longitude and broadcast video to the territory of several Asian countries. This satellite weighs 5.3 tons, which is the limit on the GPO output for Falcon 9 full thrust . After launch, SpaceX plans to land the first stage on the Of Course I Still Love You sea barge. The previous attempt was partially successful - they managed to land, but one leg of the step was not fixed.
UPD. The launch time of SES-9 is scheduled for February 29, 02:46 a.m. (MSC).
UPD-2.A timely launch did not occur due to the appearance of an extraneous vessel in the landing zone, and a half-hour pause led to the heating of cryogenic oxygen and the appearance of helium bubbles. The third launch cancellation occurred at the last second of the countdown.
The rocket is safe and sound, the next launch was expected on the night of March 1 to 2 (02:35 Moscow time).
UPD-3. Fourth launch cancellation due to high-altitude wind. Transfer launch for three days.
UPD-4 Ultimately, March 5, 2:35 a.m. (MSC) SpaceX successfully launched SES-9 (on the fifth attempt). Landing the first stage on the barge was too hard due to lack of fuel for preliminary braking.
So, the first cancellation of the launch was due to the weather the day before yesterday
Team opting to hold launch for today. Looking to try again tomorrow; window also opens at 6:46 pm ET. Rocket and spacecraft remain healthy.
- SpaceX (@SpaceX) February 24, 2016
The launch of the Falcon 9 rocket with the SES-9 geostationary satellite from the cosmodrome at Cape Canaveral was supposed to take place on Friday, February 26, 02:46 a.m.
SpaceX has already started an online broadcast and a countdown to launching the satellite.Weather for today's launch attempt at 80% go, though upper level winds and ground level winds remain watch items. pic.twitter.com/PM0vnDGuq3
- SpaceX (@SpaceX) February 25, 2016
Suddenly, 101 seconds before starting, the countdown was interrupted due to problems with highly chilled oxygen . Recall that SpaceX cools oxygen to approximately -207 ° C, increasing its density and thus increasing the capacity of the oxidizing agent .T-5 minutes and counting https://t.co/tdni53IviI
- SpaceX (@SpaceX) February 25, 2016
Countdown held for the day. Teams are reviewing the data and next available launch date.
- SpaceX (@SpaceX) February 26, 2016
This was supposed to be the second launch of the SES-9 geostationary communications satellite, which is planned to be placed above the equator point of 108.2 degrees east longitude and broadcast video to the territory of several Asian countries. This satellite weighs 5.3 tons, which is the limit on the GPO output for Falcon 9 full thrust . After launch, SpaceX plans to land the first stage on the Of Course I Still Love You sea barge. The previous attempt was partially successful - they managed to land, but one leg of the step was not fixed.
UPD. The launch time of SES-9 is scheduled for February 29, 02:46 a.m. (MSC).
UPD-2.A timely launch did not occur due to the appearance of an extraneous vessel in the landing zone, and a half-hour pause led to the heating of cryogenic oxygen and the appearance of helium bubbles. The third launch cancellation occurred at the last second of the countdown.
The rocket is safe and sound, the next launch was expected on the night of March 1 to 2 (02:35 Moscow time).
UPD-3. Fourth launch cancellation due to high-altitude wind. Transfer launch for three days.
Pushing launch to Friday due to extreme high altitude wind shear. Hits like a sledgehammer when going up supersonic pic.twitter.com/Gr8T5upaLd
- Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 1, 2016
UPD-4 Ultimately, March 5, 2:35 a.m. (MSC) SpaceX successfully launched SES-9 (on the fifth attempt). Landing the first stage on the barge was too hard due to lack of fuel for preliminary braking.