TheSkySearchers

Falcon 9 launch the SXM-7 is about to happen!

SpaceX is counting down to launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from pad 40 Friday at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff is set for 12:55 p.m. EST (1755 GMT) with the Maxar-built SXM 7 radio broadcasting satellite for SiriusXM.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/index.html

Regards

Graeme

Clock stopped at T-30 seconds!

Thanks for the heads up, Graeme. I figured that I'd missed it but this is what the SpaceX web site says now:

"SpaceX is standing down from Friday’s launch attempt of the SXM-7 mission to perform additional ground system checkouts; teams are working toward no earlier than Sunday, December 13 for the next launch attempt of SXM-7. Stay tuned to our social channels for updates."

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Attempt #2 12 minutes to go!!!

https://www.spacex.com/launches/index.html

Regards

Graeme

Successful liftoff!