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Are countdowns scheduled such that the launch ideally happens right as the launch window opens?
by c_o_n_v_e_x 3y ago
Are countdowns scheduled such that the launch ideally happens right as the launch window opens?
- 93po 3y agoI heard they want to launch as soon as possible within the window so that conditions don’t turn to shit and lose the chance. So possible it’ll happen at 7am?
- sebzim4500 3y agoNormally yes, to maximize the amount of time they have for a do-over if something goes wrong in the initial countdown.
- dotnet00 3y agoNot exactly right as the window opens (as they have to ensure the area is clear before launching) but pretty close to when the window opens. Especially with experimental rockets like this because as we've seen before, it isn't guaranteed that the rocket passes all checks and lifts off at the first attempt. So that gives them the largest amount of time to reset and try again before having to give up for the day and schedule the next try.