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Launch of SpaceX Falcon 9

The SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon capsule lift off May 22, 2012, from Cape Canaveral Air Force station in Florida to begin a demonstration mission to the International Space Station.

Take Two: SpaceX Falcon 9 Dragon rocket blasts off to ISS

The California-based private SpaceX company has successfully carried out the lift-off of the first commercial supply flight to the International Space Station. An earlier planned launch was aborted over the weekend due to technical problems. The Dragon capsule is due to spend a week at the space station before being cut loose and parachuting into the Pacific. Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Watch RT LIVE on our website rt.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow us on Google+ plus.google.com RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 500 million YouTube views benchmark.

Falcon 9/Dragon Launch(Full launch 5/22/2012)

Launch successful!!! 2:02 for launch 13:37 for solar arrays opening

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launches to International Space Station

A new era in spaceflight happened overnight in Florida. *Read more: abcn.ws

SpaceX Falcon 9 Flight 2 Launch Webcast

This is the live webcast for the Falcon 9 Flight 2 from Space Exploration Technologies or SpaceX. The second Falcon 9 rocket launched for SLC-40 in Flordia carrying the first Dragon COTS demo unit. A HD version of this launch will be made available soon, but this is the only version with the on-board camera.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Flight 2 NASA TV HD Coverage

This is the NASA TV HD coverage of Falcon 9 Flight 2. Much higher quality than the official SpaceX stream but missing the on-board camera. Once the vehicle is out of range the shot goes back to an empty launch pad. For on-vehicle shots check out of Falcon 9 Flight 2 Live Webcast footage on both Spacevidcast.com and YouTube

[SpaceX] Launch of Falcon 9 & Dragon On Mission to International Space Station

LAUNCH REPLAYS: www.youtube.com The third launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket occured today, May 22nd 2012 at 07:44 UTC from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral in Florida. The rocket carried the SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft into orbit on it's second mission, COTS 2+. This launch occurred after a scrubbed attempt on May 19th due to a high pressure reading from engine 5, after a visual inspection a faulty check valve was spotted to have remained open, after being replaced the rocket was cleared for flight. COTS 2+ will have the Dragon fly under the International Space Station, test systems, abort scenarios and free drift ability of the spacecraft before if all goes well, berthing to the International Space Station's Harmony Module making history. Dragon would be come the first ever commercial vehicle to dock with the Station. The Dragon is carrying 520 kg of cargo including crew clothing, food and various equipment for experiments. It will also become the first cargo vehicle at the Station able to return cargo, It will return 660 kg of cargo including various hardware that has failed or needs returned for examination on Earth as well as some experiment items.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Dragon SUCCESSFUL Launch Attempt 5/22/2012 HD

This is the successful launch attempt of the Falcon 9 Dragon system by SpaceX on May 22nd, 2012 (5/22/2012). The Falcon 9 successfully lifted off at 3:44am EST, and 11 minutes 38 seconds into the flight, successfully deployed both solar power arrays. This video begins at T-1:15 and continues on through the successful deployment of the solar power arrays, in high definition (HD) quality. Full webcast will be made available shortly. 1:13 - Liftoff of Falcon 9 / Dragon. 4:19 - Main engine cutoff. 10:51 - Second engine cutoff. 11:19 - Dragon spacecraft separation. 12:52 - Solar array deployment.

SPACEX/NASA DISCUSS LAUNCH OF FALCON 9 ROCKET AND DRAGON CAPSULE

During a press briefing at The Kennedy Space Center on May 22, SpaceX and NASA officials discussed the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule on a demonstration flight to the International Space Station. Falcon 9 and Dragon lifted off Tuesday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 3:44 am EDT. On Thursday, May 24, Dragon will perform a flyby of the space station at a distance of approximately 1.5 miles to validate the operation of sensors and flight systems necessary for a safe rendezvous and approach. Following analysis of the flyby by NASA and SpaceX managers, the Dragon capsule will be cleared to rendezvous and berth with the space station on Friday, May 25, marking the first time a commercial company has attempted this feat.

SpaceX Launch - Falcon 9 Flight 3 Webcast

Official Launch Webcast from SpaceX for Falcon 9, Flight 3. The COTS 2+ launch occurred on 5/22/2012. Webcast shot live at SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, CA. Highlights: 44:27 - Launch 47:35 - Stage Separation 53:55 - SECO, Second Engine Cutoff 56:05 - Solar Array Deploy Visit: www.spacex.com for more information on SpaceX, Dragon, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, reusable rockets, grasshopper, Mars, upcoming rocket launch, or Elon Musk. For more information on SpaceX: www.spacex.com twitter.com www.facebook.com

Falcon 9 and Dragon Soar on This Week @NASA

SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket and unmanned Dragon spacecraft from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station early Tuesday morning on a demonstration flight to the International Space Station. This demonstration flight calls for an extensive set of tests requiring the Dragon spacecraft to show that it can move precisely in orbit and approach the space station carefully. If the tests are successful, plans call for Dragon to move close enough to be grappled by the station's robotic arm and berthed to the orbiting laboratory. The flight is the first commercial venture to the ISS. Meanwhile, the three newest residents of the International Space Station were greeted by their Expedition 31 crewmates after their Soyuz capsule docked safely with the orbiting laboratory following its two day-plus journey from Kazakhstan. Soyuz commander Gennady Padalka, NASA flight engineer Joe Acaba, and Russian flight engineer Sergei Revin are slated to spend the next five months on the station. Expedition 31 will conclude, and 32 will begin, when Oleg Kononenko, Andre Kuipers, and Don Pettit return to Earth on July first after spending more than six months aboard the ISS. Also, Extreme Temperature Heat Shield, More Tests for Orion's Launch System Component, The State of Alabama celebrates NASA and more.

Reusable Falcon 9

SpaceX CEO & CTO Elon Musk will discuss the future of human spaceflight in advance of his company's planned flight later this year to the International Space Station, the first private mission to ISS for NASA, at a National Press Club luncheon today at 1pm EST. Click here to watch live: press.org Reusability is key to the dramatic cost savings that will enable advancements in human exploration of space. The Dragon spacecraft is a fully reusable and SpaceX is working toward the goal of delivering the world's first fully reusable launch vehicle. Check out the animation below for a sneak peek at SpaceX's exciting plans for the future.

Spacex Falcon 9 Rocket Performs Launch Dress Rehearsal

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was rolled to the company's Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., on April 29. The rocket then was lifted into place for a static fire test of the rocket's Merlin engines on April 30. Time lapse video also captured the preparations for the launch rehearsal on April 29. During the test, SpaceX engineers ran through all countdown processes as though it were launch day. The exercise ended with all nine engines firing at full power for two seconds. The test validated systems for the upcoming launch of Falcon 9 on a demonstration mission as part of NASA's plan for private companies to launch cargo safely to the International Space Station.

NASA/SpaceX Hold NASA Social for Falcon 9 Launch

NASA and Space Exploration Technologies invited a group of their social media followers to a NASA Social at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The event was in anticipation of the launch of SpaceX's second Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) demonstration flight. SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is targeted to lift off at 4:55 am EDT on May 19, in an attempt to become the first commercial company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station.

SpaceX Falcon 9 with Dragon- Launch Failure(Abort) (Saturday 19-May-2012-4:55AM EDT)

The 22 May Launch : www.youtube.com Falcon 9 with Dragon fails to launch Saturday 4:55 AM EDT . " The computer saw a paramenter out of spec that caused the engines to shut down" "Inspections found a faulty check valve on engine #5. We are replacing tonight. Next attempt Tuesday, 5/22 at 3:44 AM ET"

SPACEX ABORTS LAUNCH OF FALCON 9 ROCKET

On Saturday, May 19, SpaceX aborted the planned launch of its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon capsule on a demonstration flight toward the International Space Station. Early data shows that high chamber pressure in Engine #5 caused a cutoff of all nine engines at T- 0.5 seconds. SpaceX will continue to look at the data and inspect the engine before setting a new launch date. The next possible opportunity is May 22 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Includes footage of launch abort and interview excerpts from Post-scrub briefing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launch Aborted 19th May

A SpaceX Falcon 9 aborted its launch moments after its engines ignited when computers detected higher pressure readings than allowed. The center engine pressure built above limits and a shutdown occurred one-half second before liftoff. The Launch Has Now Been Rescheduled To The 22nd Of May

SpaceX Falcon 9 Dragon Spacecraft Launch 5-22-12 Live HD!

I was up, I was ready,My SD camera card had other plans....1/2 way in the video it shorted out,It took me 12 hours to put this together converting an stiching here an there,But i got alot,sorry for the jumpys at the end,the Dragon out ran my telescope setting of rate "6", had to go to "7"...,It passed couple stars 1:13 on the way up too SpaceX Dragon ISS rocket launch Mission 5-22-12 344am Est Orlando,FL,USA

Space X - Falcon 9 Launch 5/21/12

The first private company to take on a international space mission in American history luanched the Falcon 9 on 5/21/12 at about 4:50p.m. MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE! FOLLOW ME ON THE TWITTERS twitter.com

Video of SpaceX Falcon 9 Dragon Capsule Launch for NASA

A private company has launched a spacecraft in a bold demonstration test for NASA. The Space Exploration Technologies rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday morning. The Falcon 9 is carrying a capsule named Dragon. The company, known as SpaceX, hopes to place the capsule in orbit and then bring it back to Earth three hours later. It will be the first time a commercial business tries to recover a spacecraft re-entering from orbit. The plan is for Dragon to circle the world twice, then parachute into the Pacific Ocean, 500 miles off the Mexican coast. NASA is hiring companies like SpaceX to haul supplies to the International Space Station following next year's shuttle retirement. Taxi trips for astronauts may follow.

Launch of SpaceX Falcon 9

The SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon capsule lift off May 22, 2012, from Cape Canaveral Air Force station in Florida to begin a demonstration mission to the International Space Station.

The first SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Flight

On June 4th, 2010 at 14:30 UTC the first ever Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Carrying the Dragon Spacecraft Qualification Unit this flight was designed to test not only the vehicle itself but also begin tests of the Dragon capsule. Oh yeah, and AWESOME names for the vehicles!

[SpaceX] Falcon 9 COTS 2/3 Wet Dress Rehearsal

The Falcon 9 rocket at SpaceX's Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral was loaded with refined Kerosene and Liquid Oxygen as the launch team simulated a launch countdown to T-5 seconds. This activity is known as a Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR). Actual launch is scheduled for late April this year. The launch will lift the Dragon Spacecraft into orbit for a docking to the International Space Station, Assuming all goes well in it's second test flight.

SPACEX/NASA DISCUSS LAUNCH ABORT OF FALCON 9 ROCKET

During a press briefing at The Kennedy Space Center on May 19, SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell and NASA Commercial Crew and Cargo Program Manager Alan Lindenmoyer discussed the launch abort of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule on a demonstration flight to the International Space Station. Early data shows that high chamber pressure in Engine #5 caused a cutoff of all nine engines at T- 0.5 seconds. SpaceX will continue to look at the data and inspect the engine before setting a new launch date. The next possible opportunity is May 22 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Rocket

Space Exploration Technologies' (SpaceX) successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 2:45 pm EDT on June 4. This commercial launch by SpaceX is a pathfinder for the first NASA Commercial Orbital Transportation Services development flight planned for later this summer.

Launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 : NASA

The SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon capsule lift off May 22, 2012, from Cape Canaveral Air Force station in FLorida to begin a demonstration mission to the International Space Station. Fonte: www.nasa.gov

[SpaceX] Falcon 9 COTS 2+ Static Fire Test

SpaceX fired up the Falcon 9 COTS 2+ nine main engines today, April 30th 2012, at 20:15 UTC. The engines fired for two seconds for engineers to go through the data and ensure the vehicle is ready for launch, set for May 7th 2012, at 13:38 UTC. The engine firing was originally set for 19:00 UTC but a hold at T-47 seconds caused a reset in the launch countdown, The hold was due to a limit being improperly configured which caused a red line abort.

[SpaceX] Launch Replays of Falcon 9 & Dragon On Mission to International Space Station

FULL LAUNCH: www.youtube.com Launch replays of the third launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket occured today, May 22nd 2012 at 07:44 UTC from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral in Florida. The rocket carried the SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft into orbit on it's second mission, COTS 2+. This launch occurred after a scrubbed attempt on May 19th due to a high pressure reading from engine 5, after a visual inspection a faulty check valve was spotted to have remained open, after being replaced the rocket was cleared for flight. COTS 2+ will have the Dragon fly under the International Space Station, test systems, abort scenarios and free drift ability of the spacecraft before if all goes well, berthing to the International Space Station's Harmony Module making history. Dragon would be come the first ever commercial vehicle to dock with the Station. The Dragon is carrying 520 kg of cargo including crew clothing, food and various equipment for experiments. It will also become the first cargo vehicle at the Station able to return cargo, It will return 660 kg of cargo including various hardware that has failed or needs returned for examination on Earth as well as some experiment items.

SpaceX Falcon 9 with Dragon, Reusable Launch System

An animation of a launch of SpaceX Falcon 9 with Dragon showing powered vertical return of both stages and the Dragon. Credit: SpaceX Source: www.spacex.com/assets/video/spacex-rtls-green.mp4

SpaceX Testing - Falcon 9 Static Fire

On Monday, April 30, SpaceX webcast a static fire test of the Falcon 9 rocket's nine powerful Merlin engines in preparation for the company's upcoming launch. Engines ran for two seconds before a planned abort. Visit: www.spacex.com for more information on SpaceX, Dragon, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, reusable rockets, grasshopper, Mars, upcoming rocket launch, or Elon Musk. For more information on SpaceX: www.spacex.com twitter.com www.facebook.com

Falcon9 Cutoff : T-0 Launch Abort

Falcon 9 Cutoff SpaceX/Falcon 9 Dragon Launch Coverage

Falcon 9 launches Dragon spaceship

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from Cape Canaveral carrying the Dragon spaceship into orbit.

SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon Capsule Launch - 22nd May 2012

The SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon Capsule's successful second launch into orbit and deployment of solar arrays.

May 22, 0744 UTC / 3:44am EDT / 16:44 JST - Falcon 9 carrying Dragon ( COTS 2 ) [SpaceX]

Lift-off at: 44:43 Spacecraft separation: 54:10 Solar array deployment: 56:20 SpaceX.com coverage of Falcon 9 carrying Dragon ( COTS 2 ) launch

SpaceX Dragon / Falcon 9 Launch Abort - May 19, 2012

This is the May 19, 2012 aborted launch of the SpaceX Dragon / Falcon 9 demonstration flight to the International Space Station (ISS). The countdown proceeded normally, with full ignition of all nine rockets. The launch was aborted within a half second of lift-off when a sensor detected an excessive pressure reading in engine 5. The next earliest launch opportunity is May 22, 2012.

May 22, 0744 UTC / 3:44am EDT / 16:44 JST - Falcon 9 carrying Dragon ( COTS 2 ) [NASA]

Lift-off at 2:45 NASAtv coverage of Falcon 9 carrying Dragon ( COTS 2 ) launch

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifts off - 5/22/12

www.msnbc.msn.com Sorry about the focus. The night didn't help and it interfered with it's ability to focus onto the rocket.

SpaceX Aborts Launch to Space Station

Falcon 9 is a rocket-powered spaceflight launch system designed and manufactured by SpaceX, headquartered in Hawthorne, California. Both stages of its two-stage-to-orbit vehicle use liquid oxygen (LOX) and rocket-grade kerosene (RP-1) propellants. The Falcon 9 can lift payloads of 10450 kilograms (23000 lb) to low Earth orbit, and 4450 kilograms (9800 lb) to geostationary transfer orbit, which places the Falcon 9 design in the medium-lift range of launch systems. The Dragon is a reusable spacecraft developed by SpaceX, a private space transportation company based in Hawthorne, California in the United States of America. During its uncrewed maiden flight in December 2010, it became the first commercially-built and operated spacecraft ever to be recovered successfully from orbit.

Falcon9 Cutoff : T-0 Launch Abort

SpaceX/Falcon 9 Dragon Launch Coverage T-0 Launch Abort for Dragon "SpaceX's attempt to launch their Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon spacecraft was aborted by the computer at T-0 due to a high pressure reading on engine 5 of the first stage" www.universetoday.com

SpaceX Falcon 9 Dragon Aborted Launch Attempt Webcast 5/19/2012

This is the aborted launch attempt of the Falcon 9 Dragon system by SpaceX on May 19th, 2012 (5/19/2012). There was a problem in the 5th booster engine at T-0. The launch is rescheduled for 5/22/2012. This is the entire hour-long webcast, in high definition (HD) quality.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Static Fire Test - April 30th, 2012

This is a short video of the static test fire of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule. Static fire test occurred after a short countdown abort.

Space-X Launches Falcon 9 on Demonstration Flight

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft launched from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 10:43 am EST on Wednesday, Dec. 8. This is first demonstration flight for NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program, which will provide cargo flights to the International Space Station. downloaded from www.nasa.gov

SpaceX Falcon 9 COTS-2 Demo Flight to the International Space Station

At 0744 GMT (3:44 am EDT) a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Dragon spacecraft successfully lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station launch complex 40 for its maiden voyage to the International Space Station on its second demonstration flight as part of the NASA Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program.

How a Rocket Works/Earth to Space Eg SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon

How a rocket or rocket engine works to go from the surface of the Earth to Space. The example used is SpaceX's Falcon 9 both with their Dragon capsule to go to the International Space Station (ISS) and with Astrobotic Technology's Griffin lander and Red Rover rover to the moon. As well, a simple single stage rocket is used to explain some simple concepts. Newton's 1st and 3rd laws, just two of Newton's three laws of motion, are explained along with how they work with gravity to allow rockets to fly and to orbit. What orbiting is is also explained. Solid fuel rockets, liquid fuel rockets and hybrid fuel rockets are also covered. And lastly, how multiple stages are used to get to space, SpaceX's 2 stage rocket with the Falcon 9 as the first stage being used as the example. For info about current events and the near future of human space travel, visit: rimstar.org 3D computer generated animation done using Blender 2.59. rimstar.org

SpaceX Falcon 9 Dragon COTS 2+ ISS Resupply - Launch Abort

Launch aborted due to out-of-bounds engine parameter. Launch aborted on 19th May 2012. Next launch window is Tuesday 22nd May 2012 @ 3.44am EDT With this launch SpaceX was to become the first ever commerical / private company to launch a resupply mission to ISS.

Full Webcast of the SpaceX Falcon 9 Dragon SUCCESSFUL Launch Attempt 5/22/2012 HD

This is almost the full webcast of the successful launch of the Falcon 9 Dragon system by SpaceX on 5/22/2012. I missed the first 2 minutes or so, but the presentation was largely the same as the aborted mission a few days ago. Enjoy! This is the successful launch attempt of the Falcon 9 Dragon system by SpaceX on May 22nd, 2012 (5/22/2012). The Falcon 9 successfully lifted off at 3:44am EST, and 11 minutes 38 seconds into the flight, successfully deployed both solar power arrays. This video begins at T-1:15 and continues on through the successful deployment of the solar power arrays, in high definition (HD) quality.