Live test fire of SpaceX Falcon 9 @ 4:15 PM EST Cape Canaveral FL

Launch team is reviewing data. They are only testing the engines today. No launch, just a 2 second 9 engine test fire.

SpaceX twitter:

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May recycle and try again today, watch for update.

improperly set limit. They are going to recycle. Not sure of time yet.

"Overly restrictive redline on second stage engine position."

Part of the learning curve. This is why the practice.

Twitter:

"Elon Musk ‏ @elonmusk Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Flight computer aborted rocket hold down firing. Anomaly addressed. Cycling systems to countdown "


Still not sure of time.

Hi resolution photo of control room from Elon's twitter

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This is a "Static fire" test. No launch today. Just letting you know so you're not let down.

Thanks. Launch is May 7th.

Clock is running again 14 minutes till ignition. 4:15pm EST

5 minutes till 9 engine ignition for 2 second test.

1 minute. Woot!

it didn't explode!!! Sweet

wow...2-3 seconds of that.....lol.. well.. your right.. atleast it didnt blow up.....

And that concludes the web cast. Can't wait for the launch on the 7th.


Twitter:
"SpaceX ‏ @SpaceX Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Engineers will now review data as we continue to prepare for the upcoming mission."

'SpaceX ‏ @SpaceX Close
SUCCESS - 2 second burn!'