So, just a general status, not the actual criteria?

@PearsonArtPhoto There were some updates on Twitter from 45th Space Wing and others, I had some better link but I closed it and now can't find it any longer of course :)

Is there a way on Twitter to only search through tweets of folks you follow?

BTW I'm now recording the ISS HDEV "darkness" as it passess through South Atlantic Anomaly ... then I'll process it and see if ... well ... I can see something :D

I think it's the nadir pointing cam that's turned on now

well... almost nadir, kinda slightly tilted starboard about 10-15 degreees

and yes, I'm bored LOL

@TildalWave I'll have to add the 45th Space Wing. Hmmm...

I wonder if SpaceX will do some kind of a broadcast for the next attempt...

It would be incredibly bad PR if they didn't. They can still spin this as a fluke and say something along the lines of "following incredible demand .... we've decided to ..." for the next attempt, without even mentioning anything about this "no webcast" and "mostly routine" blooper. You can also bet that there's gonna be lots of other broadcast crew hoping they still won't so they can cash on it.

I'm sure some blogger in the area will do something along those lines...

I'm not seeing anything remotely official, but...

> The launch window opens at 5:30 p.m. EDT and extends to 8:08 p.m. EDT (2130-0008 GMT), according to an official U.S. Air Force weather forecast.

spaceflightnow.com/falcon9/010/status.html

> The forecast predicts an 80 percent chance conditions will violate one of the weather rules for liftoff today, with widespread showers and thunderstorms expected over the Space Coast.

I'm surprised they are even attempting it, with that kind of a forecast...

I still wonder why such a big window is possible. Hmmm...

And delayed till Tueday, Payload issue.

Payload issue? I'm hearing weather...

From Webcast page:

Today's ORBCOMM launch attempt has been scrubbed to address a potential concern identified during pre-flight checks. The vehicle and payload are in good condition, and engineering teams will take the extra time to ensure the highest possible level of mission assurance prior to flight. The rocket will remain vertical on the launch pad with the next available launch opportunity targeting Tuesday, June 24th.

Weather is clearly an issue as well.

Hmmm. Payload or rocket pre-flight check issue?

Good distinction. :) Dunno.

Word seems pretty scarce...

What I am most curious is this an endemic set of issues, or a set of teething issues, they are working through and clearing for future launches.

With only a 20% chance of success with a very large window...

Oh?

The Helium leak, the various other delays. Clearly some are teething issues.

They need to get into an operational mode, as opposed to a development mode, and get launching on a good cadence.

So these issues, are they one offs, or endemic to the launcher. Are they being resolved going forward, or likely to reoccur.

The shuttle had plenty of delays as well. But yes, I agree. They have seemed to get better, but it's hard to tell...

A short delay isn't much of a problem. A longer one might be.

spaceflightnow.com/falcon9/010/140622scrub/#.U6dhm7FUkmg

> SpaceX gave no additional information on the reason for the delay, but CBS News, citing an unnamed source, reported "the problem may have involved a component in the system used to move engine nozzles for steering during the climb to space."

Delays are better than loss of mission. You just hope as they get more experience, and mature the booster, they get better at preventing the root causes that lead to the delays. We shall see.

True enough. Almost anyone in the industry will take a delay, even a month long one, than a significant risk of failure.