Friday, June 4, 2010

Falcon 9 Maiden Launch

Launch is currently scheduled for 11:40am EST (8:40am PST). Click on the image below to go to the webcast:


In case our servers get slammed, you can also watch on spaceflightnow.com:



While you're waiting, some cool photos:
http://www.spacex.com/press.php?page=20100211

And the obligatory playlist:

Queen - Don't Stop Me Now
The Crystal Method - High Roller
Elton John - Rocket Man
Dragonforce - Through the Fire and the Flames
Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Coming Home)
The Mountain Goats - Autoclave
MC Chris - Fette's Vette


Update:

10:00am On Launch Hold. There is a boat violating the downrange clear zone. Range is working to clear it.

10:16am: Hold released. T-15 min

10:20am: We are GO TERMINAL COUNT. T-10 min

10:24am: Internal power.

10:26: T-4min

10:30am: Launch abort. Final conditions not met for ignition. Waiting on word for re-cycle and re start terminal count.

11:30: Re-cycle approved. Preps complete. Hold released. T-15min

11:40: Hold released. Terminal count T-5min

12:12: Successful ignition. Successful 1st stage burn. Successful MECO. Successful Merlin Vacuum ignition. Successful 2nd stage burn. Waiting on word of SECO1, restart, s2 burn2, SECO2, and recovery.