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SECO and Dragon Separation

The second stage has shut down on time and Dragon now flies on its own.

Author Steven SiceloffPosted on April 14, 2015Categories Cargo Resupply (CRS)Leave a comment on SECO and Dragon Separation

View from the Second Stage

CRS-6seconstageburnA look at the second stage as it pushes Dragon into orbit.

 

Author Steven SiceloffPosted on April 14, 2015Categories Cargo Resupply (CRS)Leave a comment on View from the Second Stage

Launch Image

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Author Steven SiceloffPosted on April 14, 2015Categories Cargo Resupply (CRS)Leave a comment on Launch Image

Falcon 9 Performing Well During Climb

Launch controllers report the Falcon 9 rocket continues to perform well as the second stage pushes the cargo-laden Dragon into orbit.

Author Steven SiceloffPosted on April 14, 2015Categories Cargo Resupply (CRS)Leave a comment on Falcon 9 Performing Well During Climb

First Stage Engine Cutoff

The nine Merlin 1D engines have shut down as planned and the first stage separated while the second stage takes over.

Author Steven SiceloffPosted on April 14, 2015Categories Cargo Resupply (CRS)Leave a comment on First Stage Engine Cutoff

Max-Q

Falcon 9 and Dragon have passed through the region of maximum dynamic pressure which places the greatest stress on the rocket during its ascent.

Author Steven SiceloffPosted on April 14, 2015Categories Cargo Resupply (CRS)Leave a comment on Max-Q

Falcon Flying into Blue Skies

Falcon 9’s rockets are carrying the spacecraft high above the Atlantic Ocean. Supersonic.

Author Steven SiceloffPosted on April 14, 2015Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Falcon Flying into Blue Skies

LIFTOFF!

The Falcon 9 has cleared the tower and Dragon is on its way to space with experiments for the Earth and the journey to Mars!

Author Steven SiceloffPosted on April 14, 2015Categories Cargo Resupply (CRS)Leave a comment on LIFTOFF!

T-30 seconds

Everything remains go!

Author Steven SiceloffPosted on April 14, 2015Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on T-30 seconds

Go for Launch!

Final check complete by SpaceX launch director and Air Force Eastern Range. We are go for launch in one minute, 30 seconds!

Author Steven SiceloffPosted on April 14, 2015Categories Cargo Resupply (CRS)Leave a comment on Go for Launch!

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