“We’re at the edge of quite significant bit of history here. This is big step for SES, for @SpaceX and for the industry.” M. Halliwell, SES
Dirty core on the pad.
Checkouts of the SES 10 telecom satellite running ahead of schedule. Falcon 9 launch set for 6:27pm EDT (2227 GMT). https://spaceflightnow.com/2017/03/30/ses-10-mission-status-center/
Launch day forecast remains 80% "go" for Falcon 9, SES-10. Window 6:27-8:57pm ET. Same window, weather for backup opportunity Saturday.
At the historic Apollo 11 Pad 39A for the first reuse of a SpaceX booster (and first attempt at a fairing recovery). Go SpaceX and SES-10, go, go go!
Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20% Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layer Rule Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20% Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layer Rule
Checkouts of the Falcon 9's flight termination system are reported complete.