SpaceX teams at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station continue to target the first opportunity for launch in tonight's window which extends until 11:29 p.m. EDT: Now inside one hour until the planned liftoff at 7:52 p.m. Jamie Groh Under one hour until liftoff:ħ:00 p.m. EDT for liftoff of the Starlink 6-13 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40. EDT: SpaceX teams are now targeting 8:40 p.m. Stay tuned as we progress through the launch window which extends until 11:29 p.m. Conditions remain "no go" because of the threat of nearby lightning. EDT: Now under one hour until the new targeted liftoff time of 8:40 p.m. 'World-class centrifuge': Draper building unique missile-testing facility in Titusville Working toward liftoff:ħ:45 p.m. No reason was provided by SpaceX, but a quick check of the weather still shows "no go" status because of lightning. EDT: SpaceX teams are now targeting 9:31 p.m. Stay tuned as we continue through the countdown for more frequent updates.ħ:58 p.m. Right now, conditions are "go" for launch for a liftoff attempt at 9:31 p.m. EDT: For the first time this evening during the launch window, weather conditions seem to be improving. Jamie Groh Weather conditions improving:Ĩ:23 p.m. EDT: SpaceX teams are now targeting 10:21 p.m. Robert Long selected as new president and CEO New launch time:Ĩ:58 p.m. 00:16:00 minutes 2nd stage LOX loading begins.00:35:00 minutes 1st stage LOX (liquid oxygen) loading begins.00:35:00 minutes RP-1 (rocket grade kerosene) loading begins.00:38:00 minutes SpaceX Launch Director verifies go for propellant load. Here's a look at the countdown milestones: A quick check of the weather shows "go" status at the launch site. Teams are still counting down to a 10:21 p.m. EDT: SpaceX has started loading kerosene and liquid oxygen into the Falcon 9 rocket's first stage at Launch Complex 40. 00:00:03 seconds Engine controller commands engine ignition sequence to startĩ:46 p.m.00:00:45 seconds SpaceX Launch Director verifies go for launch.00:01:00 minute Propellant tank pressurization to flight pressure begins.00:01:00 minute Command flight computer to begin final prelaunch checks.00:07:00 minutes Falcon 9 begins engine chill prior to launch.Here's a look at the last few remaining milestones to get through: EDT: Now inside 10 minutes until liftoff of the Falcon 9 with 22 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 10:21 p.m. Jamie Groh T-minus 10 minutes to liftoff:ġ0:11 p.m. EDT liftoff tonight has improved to 80% "go." Everything in the countdown looks good so far. EDT: SpaceX reports that the weather outlook for a 10:21 p.m. This marks the 45th launch from Florida's Space Coast this year.ġ0:16 p.m. EDT: SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 with 22 Starlinks satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Falcon 9 first stage has landed aboard the Shortfall of Gravitas drone ship, completing its seventh mission.ġ0:21 p.m. Updates from Thursday's event below: The Falcon 9 has landed: If schedules hold, this would become the Space Coast's 45th launch this year.įor the latest, visit /launchschedule. EDT.Īfter liftoff and a flight toward the southeast, Falcon 9 will fly along a southeastern trajectory and land on SpaceX's Shortfall of Gravitas drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Space Force forecasters last reported weather conditions to be 20% "go." Conditions are expected to improve to 35% "go" by the close of the launch window at 11:29 p.m. EDT Thursday night for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket and 22 Starlink internet satellites from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Watch and follow live updates below as SpaceX targets 10:21 p.m. A booster landing aboard a drone ship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean followed a short while later. EDT Thursday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Update: Liftoff of Falcon 9 with 22 Starlink satellites at 10:21 p.m.
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