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Final second stage engine cutoff nominal. Webcast returns in ~5 minutes for satellite deployment.
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Successful deployment of Koreasat-5A to geostationary transfer orbit confirmed.
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More photos from Falcon 9's launch of Koreasat-5A to orbit → flickr.com/spacex
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Today we honor all who have served, sacrificed and continue to make a difference. Thank you for your service.
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Static fire test of Falcon 9 complete—targeting November 15 launch of Zuma from Pad 39A in Florida.
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Falcon 9 and Zuma went vertical last night on Pad 39A. Now targeting November 16 for launch — rocket and payload remain healthy, and the teams will use the extra day to conduct additional mission assurance work.
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Standing down on Zuma mission to take a closer look at data from recent fairing testing for another customer.
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Though we’ve preserved the range opportunity for tomorrow, we’ll take the time needed to complete the data review and then confirm a new launch date.
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Static fire test of Falcon 9 complete—targeting launch of CRS-13 on December 12 from Pad 40, followed by launch of Zuma from Pad 40 in early January.
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Rocket and spacecraft for CRS-13 are flight-proven. Falcon 9’s first stage previously launched SpaceX’s eleventh resupply mission for @NASA, and Dragon flew to the @Space_Station in support of our sixth cargo resupply mission.
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Seven years ago today, Dragon orbited Earth twice before re-entering the atmosphere and splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, becoming the first private vehicle to return from space → instagram.com/p/Bcct7JxFr1S/
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Now targeting Dec. 13 for launch of CRS-13 from SLC-40 to allow for additional time for pre-launch ground systems checks.
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Taking additional time for the team to conduct full inspections and cleanings due to detection of particles in 2nd stage fuel system. Now targeting CRS-13 launch from SLC-40 on Dec. 15. Next launch opportunity would be no earlier than late December.
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Falcon 9 and Dragon went vertical on SLC-40 early this morning. Weather is 90% favorable for today’s launch at 10:36 a.m. EST, 15:36 UTC.
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T-1 hour until Falcon 9 launch of Dragon for thirteenth resupply mission to the @Space_Station. Launch webcast will go live about 20 minutes before liftoff → spacex.com/webcast
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Webcast of Falcon 9 launch is now live → spacex.com/webcast
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T-60 seconds until launch → spacex.com/webcast
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Main engine cutoff and stage separation confirmed.
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Second stage propelling Dragon into its orbit to meet up with the @Space_Station.
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Falcon 9 first stage entry burn underway.
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Second stage and Dragon continuing nominally. spacex.com/webcast
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Falcon 9 first stage has landed at Landing Zone 1 — SpaceX’s 20th recovery of a first stage booster.
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Solar arrays deployed and Dragon is on its way to the International Space Station. Capture by @Space_Station crew set for Sunday.
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