Seems to be fully scrubbed now. don't know why.
Apparently the same thing I reported earlier - high altitude winds. Tomorrow might be tough too with surface winds....
Is this a more delicate launcher than usual?
Bob Clark
Is this a more delicate launcher than usual?
Bob Clark
Orbital Sciences twitter @OrbitalSciences said:At 10 seconds after Stage 1 engine ignition the vehicle will have accelerated to about 40 mph and climbed to 230 feet altitude.
Wait, the Antares is a slower climber than the Saturn V?
Does the rocket lift-off immediatly with ignition, or does it stay on the ground until thrust is over 95% and stable?
Orbital Sciences Twitter account said:When the engines first ignite, the rocket will not lift off from the pad for two full seconds.
Orbital Sciences Twitter account said:Even though it will consume close to 1ton of prop every second after lift-off, the early acceleration will be surprisingly slow.
Wait, the Antares is a slower climber than the Saturn V?