Big Hitters24 Oct 2019 14:07
We haven't seen diddly squat yet!
Wait till the big hitters wade in with some tasty buys!!
Then the SP will really take off......it's only on the launch pad at the moment !!!
From NASA :......
T-9 minutes and counting
Start automatic Ground Launch Sequencer
Retract Orbiter Access Arm (T-7 minutes, 30 seconds)
Start Auxiliary Power Units (T-5 minutes, 0 seconds)
Arm Solid Rocket Booster range safety safe and arm devices (T-5 minutes, 0 seconds)
Start orbiter aerosurface profile test, followed by main engine gimbal profile test (T-3 minutes, 55 seconds)
Retract Gaseous Oxygen Vent Arm, or "beanie cap"
(T-2 minutes, 55 seconds)
Crew members close and lock their visors
(T-2 minutes, 0 seconds)
Orbiter transfers from ground to internal power
(T-50 seconds)
Ground Launch Sequencer is go for auto sequence start (T-31 seconds)
Activate launch pad sound suppression system
(T-16 seconds)
Activate main engine hydrogen burnoff system
(T-10 seconds)
Main engine start (T-6.6 seconds)
T-0
Solid Rocket Booster ignition and liftoff!