SpaceX Falcon 9 : Telstar 18 Vantage/Apstar-5C : Sept. 10, 2018

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Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : Telstar 18 Vantage/Apstar-5C : NET Sept. 9, 2018 - UPDATES

« Reply #60 on: 09/10/2018 04:36 am »

T-9 minutes. Working no significant issues. Spacecraft on internal power.

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« Reply #61 on: 09/10/2018 04:37 am »

T-8 minutes. Weather looks good. Can reload for another attempt if necessary.

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« Reply #62 on: 09/10/2018 04:38 am »

T-7 minutes. Engine chill should be starting now.

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« Reply #63 on: 09/10/2018 04:39 am »

T-6 minutes.

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« Reply #64 on: 09/10/2018 04:40 am »

Great view of the payload.

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« Reply #65 on: 09/10/2018 04:40 am »

T-5 minutes. Pressing for strongback retract.

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« Reply #66 on: 09/10/2018 04:41 am »

T-4 minutes. Recline is underway. TVC motions acceptable.

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« Reply #67 on: 09/10/2018 04:42 am »

T-3 minutes.

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« Reply #68 on: 09/10/2018 04:43 am »

T-2 minutes. Stage 2 LOX load complete. Falcon 9 is on internal power.

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« Reply #69 on: 09/10/2018 04:44 am »

T-1 minute. Falcon 9 is in startup. Go for launch!

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« Reply #70 on: 09/10/2018 04:45 am »

Liftoff!

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« Reply #71 on: 09/10/2018 04:46 am »

LAUNCH!!

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« Reply #72 on: 09/10/2018 04:46 am »

T+1 minute.

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« Reply #73 on: 09/10/2018 04:47 am »

T+2 minutes.

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« Reply #74 on: 09/10/2018 04:48 am »

First stage separation.

T+2 minutes.

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« Reply #75 on: 09/10/2018 04:48 am »

Staging 1-2.

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