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Old 04-16-2023, 07:55 PM
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From the man himself: tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1647629006089461761


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Old 04-17-2023, 06:15 AM
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Just heard in the live coverage here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN57x2a_waw

That the launch window CLOSES at 9:30 AM central time and that the window opens "just over 1 hour and 45 minutes from now."

Weather looks good and the dude talking on the live feed just said "No range violations today, please" something I mentioned I was concerned about since the exclusion zones in the Gulf are so huge.
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Old 04-17-2023, 06:58 AM
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Propellant loading started.

SpaceX live feed starting at 7:15 AM central:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5QXreqOrTA
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Old 04-17-2023, 07:26 AM
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T0 is approximately 8:18 central according to Musk tweet.
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Old 04-17-2023, 07:58 AM
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As we used to say waiting for the big projects to go at LDRS and other experimental motor launches, "Whether it goes or blows, it's gonna be a show!".

I think this first Starship launch attempt fits that category! Though, like the launches at LDRS, I hope it goes!

And just 22 minutes left to go.....


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Old 04-17-2023, 08:07 AM
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...on the pad and ready to go, hopefully.

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Old 04-17-2023, 08:13 AM
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Scrub. 1st stage pressurization issue. Will just be a wet dress rehearsal.
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Old 04-17-2023, 08:14 AM
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And launch scrubbed for today...will be used as a wet dress rehearsal instead. I guess not surprising with a vehicle this size to have first launch issues.

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Old 04-17-2023, 08:20 AM
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Now THAT'S a cluster! Frame grab of Starship first stage booster engines during this morning's launch attempt.

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