"T-5: Boiler-suited minions are GO!"

[major_clanger]

I'm watching the live coverage of SpaceX's test of its Dragon reusable capsule.

So, I imagine is Elon Musk. Doubtless from within his hollowed-out volcano, whilst stroking a fluffy white cat.

Comments

[autopope.livejournal.com]

Well, as of a minute ago the second stage was nominal and the Dragon payload shroad had been jettisoned. Probably a bit early to break out the champagne, but it's certainly looking like a success at this point!

[major-clanger.livejournal.com]

I cut over to SpaceX's own feed during the second-stage burn, and got a nice view from the on-board cameras of engine cut-off and then separation of the capsule. It's certainly in orbit - now they just have to get it back in a few hours' time.

[non-trivial.livejournal.com]

Get back _in one piece_; just getting back is presumably fairly trivial...

(And thanks for the heads-up; I've had the countdown on the background and switched over to watch the launch.)

[davidwake.livejournal.com]

I missed it after making a mental note to tune back in ;-(