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Re:Falcon 9 GEO Transfer Mission [video] by bri3d on Monday November 25, 2013 @06:28PM (#6797842)
Aborted again due to a flight computer bringup issue (again); looks like they might not meet their window tonight :(

EDIT: I think the most precise real cause heard was "abnormal data," actually. My bad and thanks to "kindredlight."

Re:Falcon 9 GEO Transfer Mission [video] by kindredlight on Monday November 25, 2013 @06:39PM (#6797915)
The "confirm flight computer is not in start-up" call is part of the vehicle safing process after an abort or hold is called. It is heard immediately after any hold or abort during the terminal count. This does not indicate the cause of the abort.
Re:Falcon 9 GEO Transfer Mission [video] by bri3d on Monday November 25, 2013 @07:02PM (#6798056)
True... thank you for the correction. I think the most precise real cause indicated was "abnormal data from stage 1" which doesn't mean much.
Re:Falcon 9 GEO Transfer Mission [video] by fchollet on Monday November 25, 2013 @07:56PM (#6798320)
Elon Musk just clarified what happened: "Saw pressure fluctuations on Falcon boost stage liquid oxygen tank. Want to be super careful, so pushing launch to Thurs."

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/405134552458620928

Re:Falcon 9 GEO Transfer Mission [video] by verytrivial on Tuesday November 26, 2013 @02:05AM (#6799638)
I was watching the stream. Immediately prior to the final hold (more accurately "Hold! Hold, Hold, Hold!") there was a clearly abnormal burst of fuel vented from the midpoint of the vehicle, in two or three bursts. Happened several seconds after they pulled back the support structure. My eyes widened at that point. "Is this normal?!" I thought, and was glad to hear the hold command!
Re:Falcon 9 GEO Transfer Mission [video] by ra88it on Monday November 25, 2013 @06:35PM (#6797882)
When can we confirm that they missed their window?

(Edit: new window is Thanksgiving day, one minute later than today. Might have to stream this one to the Apple TV for the whole family…)

Re:Falcon 9 GEO Transfer Mission [video] by bri3d on Monday November 25, 2013 @06:37PM (#6797903)
Just confirmed on webcast but even before the launch window only extended to 6:43 EST, not enough time to reset the countdown.
Re:Falcon 9 GEO Transfer Mission [video] by nakkiel on Monday November 25, 2013 @06:36PM (#6797892)
It's been called off. Next launch window in three days, one minute later than today's window.
Re:Falcon 9 GEO Transfer Mission [video] by ars_technician on Monday November 25, 2013 @06:40PM (#6797924)
Entertainment during Thanksgiving dinner. :-)
Re:Falcon 9 GEO Transfer Mission [video] by jadyoyster on Monday November 25, 2013 @06:36PM (#6797889)
Just confirmed. It'll launch on Thursday instead.
Re:Falcon 9 GEO Transfer Mission [video] by conradev on Monday November 25, 2013 @06:35PM (#6797884)
They just did on the livestream.
Re:Falcon 9 GEO Transfer Mission [video] by Aco- on Monday November 25, 2013 @06:29PM (#6797849)
argh, so nerve-wracking