Falcon 9’s rockets are carrying the spacecraft high above the Atlantic Ocean. Supersonic.
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!
T-30 seconds
Everything remains go!
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!
Strongback Structure Retracting
T-5 minutes – The strongback structure beside the rocket is moving back to its launch position.
Falcon 9 on Internal Power
The Falcon 9’s two stages are operating on their own batteries now through the flight.
First Stage Engines Chilling Down
The nine Merlin engines on the first stage are being chilled down in anticipation of the super-cold liquid oxygen that will circulate through the pipes at launch.
Terminal Phase of Countdown Begins
Today’s countdown has entered its final phase. LIftoff remains on schedule for 4:10 p.m.
SpaceX Poll Confirms: ‘Go for Launch’
With neither technical nor weather concerns showing, the SpaceX launch team confirmed the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft are ready to launch on time at 4:10 p.m.
‘Cone of Concern’ Remains Clear
T-15 minutes and the weather remains green this afternoon. An area near the launch site dubbed the cone of concern shows no weather violations nearing the zone where they could halt the countdown.