Falcon 9 rocket test firing at Cape Canaveral

[ID2003]

SpaceX is gearing up for a static firing of its Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a test that is considered a major milestone to the inaugural flight of the new launch vehicle.

The 3.5-second hot-firing is tentatively scheduled for late this morning or early this afternoon at Launch Complex 40, a renovated complex that used to be used for Air Force/Lockheed Martin Titan rocket launches.

 

[DaveNF2G]

The above announcement was plagiarized from floridatoday.com | The Flame Trench | Florida Today's Space Team Blog

Next time post a link, or at least give proper credit to your source.

 

[WB2UZR]

Rescheduled until tomorrow, Tuesday.

Scott/WB2UZR

 

[WhtRabit]

Test occurred Tuesday but aborted at T-2 seconds due to a closed high pressure helium valve on the ground side. Retest is holding due to weather. For more details and updates see Space Exploration Technologies Corporation - Updates

 

[rdale]

They don't update very well on their page - you'll get better info at Spaceflight Now

No way of getting it off today due to weather. Weekend looks better, but still breezy.

 

[WB2UZR]

Been raining for two days here, supposed to be better weather tomorrow!

Scott/WB2UZR

 

[WhtRabit]

Static fire occurred successfully Saturday. If you don't mind advertising, see the Spaceflight Now article here: Spaceflight Now | Falcon Launch Report | Falcon 9 rocket engines briefly ignite on launch pad Otherwise, SpaceX will likely update their status page sooner or later.