Re: SpaceX launch and live chat

In article <Xns98F9B371B205Cdamon161attbicom@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Damon Hill <damon1SIX1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Do you still think they'll recycle? Last I heard they were (if I
understood correctly) draining the propellant from the vehicle, and
the video feed just shut off.

Yes, an immediate recycle and launch attempt is now in the works.
We'll see what happens...

Thanks for the tip; I see the video feed is back. They seem to be
holding at T-16 minutes. As you said: exciting!

- Joe
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