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.
Friday, June 4, 2010
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