926
Team is working toward launch of GPS III SV01 tomorrow, December 20. Weather remains a challenge; currently forecasted at 20% favorable during the 26-minute launch window which opens at 9:03 a.m. EST, 14:03 UTC.
927
All systems go for launch of GPS III SV01; team is monitoring weather conditions. Launch window opens at 9:03 a.m. EST, 14:03 UTC. Webcast will go live about 15 minutes before liftoff → spacex.com/webcast
928
Standing down today due to weather. Vehicle and payload remain in good health. Working toward the next best launch opportunity; will announce a new launch date once confirmed on the Range.
929
Now targeting December 22 launch of GPS III SV01. Weather is 80% favorable for the launch window which opens at 8:55 a.m. EST, 13:55 UTC.
930
All systems looking good for Falcon 9’s launch of GPS III SV01. Team is monitoring upper level winds; launch window opens at 8:55 a.m. EST, 13:55 UTC spacex.com/webcast
931
Continue to monitor upper level winds. Pushing T-0 to 9:21 a.m. EST, 14:21 UTC → spacex.com/webcast
932
T-30 minutes until Falcon 9 launch of GPS III SV01. Launch webcast will go live about 15 minutes before liftoff → spacex.com/webcast
933
Webcast of Falcon 9 launch is now live → spacex.com/webcast
934
Standing down today due to strong upper level winds. Team is proceeding with the count until T-30 seconds for data collection. Next launch attempt is tomorrow at 8:51 a.m. EST, 13:51 UTC.
935
All systems and weather are go for today’s Falcon 9 launch of GPS III SV01; 26-minute launch window opens at 8:51 a.m. EST, 13:51 UTC. Webcast will go live ~15 minutes before liftoff → spacex.com/webcast
936
Webcast of Falcon 9 launch is now live → spacex.com/webcast
937
T-60 seconds until launch → spacex.com/webcast
939
Main engine cutoff and stage separation confirmed. Second stage engine burn underway.
942
Second stage and GPS III SV01 now in coast phase; webcast will return in ~1 hour for second stage engine restart.
943
Back live for final burn → spacex.com/webcast
944
Final second stage engine cutoff nominal. Webcast returns in ~45 minutes for deployment of GPS III SV01.
945
Back live for satellite deployment → spacex.com/webcast
946
Successful deployment of GPS III SV01 to medium Earth orbit confirmed.
947
More photos from today’s Falcon 9 launch; SpaceX’s 21st mission of 2018 → flickr.com/spacex
948
Preparing to return human spaceflight capabilities to the United States, Crew Dragon and Falcon 9 went vertical at historic Launch Complex 39A in Florida.
949
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.
950
Recent fairing recovery test with Mr. Steven. So close!
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