2426
Second stage engine cutoff confirmed.
2428
First stage entry burn complete. Second stage continuing nominally to low Earth orbit.
2429
Fairing has deployed.
2432
T-60 seconds until launch → spacex.com/webcast
2433
Webcast of Falcon 9 launch to complete the @IridiumComm NEXT constellation is now live → spacex.com/webcast
2434
T-30 minutes until Falcon 9 launch of Iridium-8. Launch webcast will go live about 15 minutes before liftoff → spacex.com/webcast
2435
Falcon 9 and 10 Iridium NEXT satellites vertical on SpaceX’s California launch pad at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Tomorrow’s instantaneous launch window is at 7:31 a.m. PST, 15:31 UTC → spacex.com/webcast
2436
Approved on the range – now targeting January 11 launch of Iridium-8 from Vandenberg Air Force Base. Weather is 60% favorable for the instantaneous launch opportunity at 7:31 a.m. PST, 15:31 UTC.
2437
Recent fairing recovery test with Mr. Steven. So close!
2438
Static fire test of Falcon 9 complete. Working with customer to determine best launch opportunity to complete the Iridium NEXT constellation; will announce targeted launch date once confirmed.
2439
2440
More photos from today’s Falcon 9 launch; SpaceX’s 21st mission of 2018 → flickr.com/spacex
2442
Back live for satellite deployment → spacex.com/webcast
2443
Final second stage engine cutoff nominal. Webcast returns in ~45 minutes for deployment of GPS III SV01.
2444
Back live for final burn → spacex.com/webcast
2445
Second stage and GPS III SV01 now in coast phase; webcast will return in ~1 hour for second stage engine restart.
2446
Second stage engine cutoff confirmed.
2447
Fairing has deployed.
2450
T-60 seconds until launch → spacex.com/webcast