Lift-off in 15 minutes.
Smooth countdown so far so should be a good launch:
http://www.spacex.com/webcast/
Instantaneous launch though so any abort will delay by at least a day.
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ter-min-al count.
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Lift-off in 15 minutes.
Smooth countdown so far so should be a good launch:
http://www.spacex.com/webcast/
Instantaneous launch though so any abort will delay by at least a day.
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Chippiewill.
Aw no I missed it wot.
bella ciao
Do they ever have a launch successful first attempt?
But yeah latest update;
During the terminal count engineers observed drift on one of the two thrust vector actuators on the second stage that would likely have caused an automatic abort. Engineers called a hold in order to take a closer look. SpaceX is scrubbed for today and we are now targeting launch on Jan. 9th at 5:09am ET
Fairly often, it's possible they're being overly cautious following the Antares explosion. The Falcon 9 is unfortunately very good at identifying almost any issue with itself and is one of only a few rockets which can abort once the engine's are lit.
Chippiewill.
I do remember watching one of the Falcon Launches with a successful countdown, engines fired then a second later shutdown, a very impressive rocket really, this is the reason Space X have such a good record.
They actually do it a few days before every launch just to check everything's in order:
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Chippiewill.
T-1:30!!!!!
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Today SpaceX will be attempting to land a first stage on a barge. This will be a historic moment and will take place ~10-20 minutes after take off.
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LIFT-OFF!!!
Chippiewill.
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We recently got a clip of the unsuccessful landing attempt.
Chippiewill.
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