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SpaceX Flight 4 Launch Postponed

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the better-safe-than-exploded dept.

Matt_dk noted that yesterday's launch plans for SpaceX have hit some turbulence. He says "SpaceX Flight 4 Launch has been postponed. The static fire took place on Saturday [20 Sep 2008, CA time], as expected, and no major issues came up. However, after a detailed analysis of data, we decided to replace a component in the 2nd stage engine LOX supply line. There is a good chance we would be ok flying as is, but we are being extremely cautious. This adds a few extra days to the schedule, so the updated launch window estimate is now Sept 28th through Oct 1st [CA time]."

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  1. More Wasteful then NASA? by aussie_a · · Score: 4, Funny

    With such wastefulness as replacing good parts, is privatising the space industry really the answer? After all, I don't think even NASA replaces perfectly good parts.

    1. Re:More Wasteful then NASA? by Ritz_Just_Ritz · · Score: 5, Funny

      "I don't think even NASA replaces perfectly good parts."

      Yeah, better to just wait until they explode. Then you KNOW they needed to be replaced.

    2. Re:More Wasteful then NASA? by aussie_a · · Score: 5, Funny

      So how many miles did this part have on it? I thought they hadn't actually gotten into space.

  2. Re:LOX is liquid oxygen by Usquebaugh · · Score: 3, Funny

    It's salmon and cream cheese

  3. Re:news? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Time for you to turn in your geek card.