Updated T0 is 14:27 AKST (23:27 UTC). Our next update will be after the conclusion of the mission.
ASA stream has started. The left view is from Kodiak airport which updates every 10 minutes. Anyone have a link?
If this remained the T0 and flight was nominal, RS1 should be in orbit and beginning payload deployment right now.
I believe that is the Kodiak Harbor or Airport weather camera, which is a long way from the range.
Looks like they made a mushroom cloud. :-(
After liftoff, RS1 experienced an anomaly and shut down prematurely. The team is working through our anomaly response procedures in coordination with PSCA and the FAA.
This is not the outcome we were hoping for today, but one that we prepared for. We'll revert with additional information when available. Thanks to all for the support.
Early in today's flight, all nine of RS1's E2 engines shut down simultaneously. RS1 impacted the pad and was destroyed.
As expected in this scenario, there is damage to the launch facility. All personnel are safe, and fires have subsided. We'll plan our return to flight after investigations are complete. Thanks to our stakeholders and the space community for the expressions of support.
We are chomping at the bit for Flight 2. More to come.
