Eric Mc 2,330 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Does anybody do a Delta IV Heavy kit? Link to post Share on other sites
jetboy 391 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Does anybody do a Delta IV Heavy kit? ive seen a few small resin ones,Eric,but if you want one,some of martins resin bodys,and a bit of juggling,should make a decent size representation, well im going for that anyway,lol don Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Mc 2,330 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 It's the most charismatic launcher since the Space Shuttle as far as I'm concerned. I really like the way hydrogen flames seem to lick around the base of the rocket all the time during ascent. I also like the fact that it doesn't have solids. I like rockets with clean, non-smokey trails - especially when they pass through the condensation layer. Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamS 599 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 News from Sky: http://news.sky.com/story/1384434/nasa-spacecraft-prepares-for-test-flight Graham Link to post Share on other sites
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Eric Mc 2,330 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 That Sky article was pretty pathetic. No detail of any sort at all. If you want to hear a very good update, NASA held a press conference earlier on this evening - http://spaceflightnow.com/2014/12/02/video-orion-countdown-status-briefing/ Link to post Share on other sites
GordonD 3,138 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Here's the Beeb's take on it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30234625 Fingers crossed... Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Mc 2,330 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Live coverage on various websites at the moment. I'm watching here and here - http://www.ustream.tv/nasahdtv/theater http://spaceflightnow.com/2014/12/02/orion-eft1-mission-status-center/ Both showing slightly different feeds at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 15,825 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Have I got time to go get a coffee? Launching at 5pm our time, or is that when the coverage starts? Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Mc 2,330 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 It's scheduled to lift off at 12.05 GMT (just after mid -day) i.e in about 35 minutes.. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 15,825 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Yikes! So I don't have a chance to get a coffee Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 15,825 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 It's on hold... there's a boat on the range. Link to post Share on other sites
GordonD 3,138 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 It's on hold... there's a boat on the range. Send in an A-10 with a missile - problem solved. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 15,825 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 New launch is 12:17 our time. Flippin' sight-seers! Link to post Share on other sites
Cheshiretaurus 2,098 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Is that a burning flare on the left or vapor lit up orange by the rising sun? Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Mc 2,330 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Excess hydrogen being vented and burned off. Link to post Share on other sites
Cheshiretaurus 2,098 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Excess hydrogen being vented and burned off. Thanks Getting more tense than waiting for the next day of Airfix advent calender. Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Mc 2,330 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 And now a ground wind violation. Launching rockets is a tricky business. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 15,825 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Looks that way - lost track of whether it was just a gust, or a general increase and hold. Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Mc 2,330 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 And now an unexpected "Red Light". I have a funny feeling it might not go today. Link to post Share on other sites
Cheshiretaurus 2,098 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Next launch 1255 GMT Link to post Share on other sites
GordonD 3,138 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Mc 2,330 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Another wind related hold. I think this is going to be an ongoing issue. Link to post Share on other sites
GordonD 3,138 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Link to post Share on other sites
Cheshiretaurus 2,098 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Someone get a rifile and blow the anemometer off its mast. Link to post Share on other sites
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