Bigelow Genesis 2 launch

Clark,

Any word on a specific date for the other big event, Falcon 1 launch, for this month? Or are we still working on the "Mar 9th, or sometime after"?

Posted by Ferris Valyn at 03/05/07 09:46:24

Haven't heard anything new since the word that it wouldn't be earlier than March 9th. I assume we will get more info this week.
- C.

Posted by TopSpacer at 03/05/07 13:05:42

Considering all of the Dnepr failures that have happened in the last few years, I suspect this poor beast Bigelow has built has no chance of finding itself in orbit. Bigelow just got lucky with the first launch.

Posted by yada at 03/05/07 13:15:52

yada, could you list all those Dnepr failures? According to my sources, ther have been 7 orbital launch attempts of which one failed.

Posted by molniya at 03/05/07 14:27:45

Clark,
I appreciate letting me know, even if we have no real news.

Posted by Ferris Valyn at 03/05/07 14:29:41

"March 5, 2007

DemoFlight 2 Launch Update

The launch window is now March 19th to 22nd (California time). During
extended ground testing in late February, one of our second stage thrust
vector control boards indicated a problem. Although our analysis showed
substantial margin for flight, we decided nonetheless to increase the
robustness of certain of the components and run a delta qualification.

The upgraded boards will be installed this week. If all goes well, Falcon
1 will do a static fire next week and then launch in the week of the 19th.
---Elon"

Posted by Stellvia at 03/05/07 15:20:56

Thanks for checking Stellvia

Posted by Ferris Valyn at 03/05/07 15:25:29

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