LOX fill line freeze event during tanking operation

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team@spacex.demo · 2026-10-15 17:31:51 · ISS-SPAX-0005

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NASA

Americas · owner: alex.reeves

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Raptor 3Raptor 3

serial R3-TS-0114 · MACH-0001

DisciplineMechanical

PriorityHigh

Spares statusReceived

Last updated2026-10-17 08:31

Description

Freeze detected at T-47min during LOX loading. Fill line condensation caused a plug that delayed the launch window by 3h.

Currently: In progress3 entries

DVdrew.vasquezIn progressOct 17 · 08:31 AM
Wet dress scheduled. Adding a purge-flow interlock to the tanking sequence as a permanent guard.
DVdrew.vasquezIn progressOct 16 · 01:31 PM
Replacement regulator received and fitted. Re-certifying before the next wet dress.
DVdrew.vasquezDiagnosedOct 15 · 09:31 PM
Purge flow on the outer jacket was below setpoint for the whole load. Regulator drifted.

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