SpaceX falcon9 launch(spacex.com)
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SpaceX falcon9 launch
http://www.spacex.com/webcast.php
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I go to Florida Tech. I was watching the webcast of the launch up until just after it launched. Then I ran outside and caught it just as it was getting over the trees. Watched it until it was just out of view.
I love my university.
I love my university.
Launch occurred at 15:43 GMT (10:43 AM EST/7:43 AM PST).
So far so good.
For up-to-the-minute status updates and a live video feed, see http://www.spaceflightnow.com/falcon9/002/status.html
For up-to-the-minute status updates and a live video feed, see http://www.spaceflightnow.com/falcon9/002/status.html
The Dragon capsule's deorbit burn completed and it's headed back down to Earth.
[EDIT] and splashdown!
[EDIT] and splashdown!
Higher definition video from NASA for those who missed the webcast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj1qwDxw9nk
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I missed the abort section of the first launch window. Did anybody find out why they had to initially abort?
The actual launch was flawless, however. Only 9 minutes to orbit - incredible that it was done on such a small budget compared to your average government mission.
The actual launch was flawless, however. Only 9 minutes to orbit - incredible that it was done on such a small budget compared to your average government mission.
There was a false telemetry reading.
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Tobias Buckell's blog post: http://www.tobiasbuckell.com/2010/12/08/dragon-spacecraftfal...
Wow. Seeing something man-made soar above the earth like that is something else. Being a civilian enterprise like SpaceX just makes it all the cooler.
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Gah, I missed watching it. Kicking myself now.
It worked! Dragon separated from 2nd stage....
A private company is launching real capsules into space now. SpaceX definitely represents the dawn of a new era of space development.
Edit: Launched!