Cygnus OA-8 (CRS-8 ) - Antares-230 - MARS LP-0A - 12.11.1017 12:19 UTC

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Jeff Foust‏ @jeff_foust 2 мин. назад

Take 2 for the #OA8 launch from the press site.

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11/12/2017 14:06

The gripper arms on the transporter-erector-launcher have opened, and it has moved to the so-called "pre-pullback" position.

Chris G - NSF‏ @ChrisG_NSF 2 мин. назад

Teams have completed TEL (Transporter/Erector/Launcher) config to its pre pullback position. @OrbitalATK #Cygnus #Antares #OA8E

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11/12/2017 14:11

Liquid oxygen loading has transitioned to high-flow mode.

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T -1 час

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Chris G - NSF‏ @ChrisG_NSF 2 мин. назад

T-1hr and counting. No issuess. @OrbitalATK #Cygnus #Antares #OA8E

ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 3 мин назад

T-1 Hour to the opening of today's five-minute window for #Antares & #Cygnus. Tanking is underway and final guidance & navigation configuration is the next countdown milestone.

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11/12/2017 14:21

Engineers are loading the trajectory file into the Antares flight computer at this time. The launch team also reports the rocket's helium pressurant bottles are submerged in the propellant tanks as fueling continues.

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Chris G - NSF‏ @ChrisG_NSF 2 мин. назад

Flight computer trajectory file "2" is selected for flight. "0" was selected yesterday. @OrbitalATK #Cygnus #Antares #OA8E

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Chris G - NSF‏ @ChrisG_NSF 2 мин. назад

Ground and vehicle comms verified nominal at this time. @OrbitalATK #Cygnus #Antares #OA8E

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ISS Updates‏ @ISS101 37 сек назад

SIGI - the Space-Integrated GPS/Inertial Navigation System - is now starting the final pre-launch alignment. #Antares

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11/12/2017 14:25

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Cygnus will unfold its solar panels around 90 minutes after liftoff.

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