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Posted: December 6, 2010L-0 DayDecember 8, 2010T-02:35:00....Poll stations to proceed with countdown master autosequence, fuel and oxidizer loadingT-01:40:00....Lower strongback umbilical towerT-01:00:00....Allow countdown autosequence to proceed with Stage 2 fuel bleed and thrust vector control bleedT-00:13:00....Poll by SpaceX launch directorT-00:11:00....Logical hold pointT-00:10:00....Begin terminal countdown sequenceT-00:09:43....Open prevalves to chill down first stage Merlin engine pumpsT-00:06:17....Issue command to align flight computerT-00:05:00....Terminate loading of gaseous nitrogen into second stageT-00:04:46....Transfer first and second stages to internal powerT-00:03:11....Arm flight termination systemT-00:03:02....Terminate liquid oxygen propellant toppingT-00:03:00....Verify movement of second stage thrust vector control steering actuatorsT-00:02:30....SpaceX launch director verifies "go" for launchT-00:02:00....Range verifies "go" for launchT-00:01:35....Terminate loading of helium pressurantT-00:01:00....Command flight computer to start-up state and turn on pad deck water deluge systemT-00:00:50....Check first stage thrust vector control steering actuatorsT-00:00:40....Pressurize first and second stage propellant tanksT-00:00:03....Command first stage engine ignition sequenceT-00:00:00....LiftoffData Source: SpaceXJohn Glenn Mission PatchFree shipping to U.S. addresses!The historic first orbital flight by an American is marked by this commemorative patch for John Glenn and Friendship 7.Final Shuttle Mission PatchFree shipping to U.S. addresses!The crew emblem for the final space shuttle mission is available in our store. Get this piece of history!Celebrate the shuttle programFree shipping to U.S. addresses!This special commemorative patch marks the retirement of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. Available in our store!Anniversary Shuttle PatchFree shipping to U.S. addresses!This embroidered patch commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Program. The design features the space shuttle Columbia's historic maiden flight of April 12, 1981.Mercury anniversaryFree shipping to U.S. addresses!Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alan Shephard's historic Mercury mission with this collectors' item, the official commemorative embroidered patch.Fallen Heroes Patch CollectionThe official patches from Apollo 1, the shuttle Challenger and Columbia crews are available in the store. | | | | 2014 Spaceflight Now Inc.Falcon 9 launch timelineSPACEFLIGHT NOW