The Cape has been quiet for a few weeks while undergoing needed modernization. But things are about to pick up, with today’s SpaceX CRS launch less than an hour away. If they don’t get it off today, they’ll have to wait another five days, due to EVA scheduling issues and other things. You can watch here.
[Post-launch update]
Another successful launch, and perfect landing. Mission won’t be complete until Dragon delivers its cargo to ISS, then returns to earth, but it’s off to another good start.
Thanks. I was wondering about that. Now I don’t have to miss it!
That was amazing!
Beautiful launch and landing.
Best Stage 1 return video to date.
Meh, I’ve seen better. There was too much glare at some points (due to sun angle from the morning launch, I think.)
Yowzah! I just never get tired of this stuff.
Ditto
Around minute 26 in the video, just after stage separation — behind the 2nd stage nozzle you can see the first stage braking, turning around, and flying back. Absolutely cool!
If you only watched one webcast, know that SpaceX and NASA showed different views, with SpaceX emphasizing onboard cameras and NASA emphasizing ground-based tracking cameras. They are both worth seeing.
This was the first Falcon 9 Block 4 to be used, so it will be interesting to see how well it did and how much work (or rather how much less work) is needed to turn it around.