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Max-Q Reached, First Stage Main Engine Cutoff

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has reached Max-Q, the moment of peak mechanical stress on the rocket.  

The first and second stages have separated.  

Next, the rocket’s first stage booster is scheduled to land at SpaceX’s Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. 

Crew Access Arm Retracts

The crew access arm retracted, and momentarily the Dragon spacecraft’s launch escape system will be armed. This will allow the Crew-10 crew members to escape safely in the unlikely event of an anomaly from the moment the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off until the time they reach orbit. 

Propellant loading is expected to begin shortly. 

Dragon Spacecraft Hatch Closure 

Technicians with SpaceX completed their checks inside Dragon’s spacecraft and closed the hatch. 

The technicians will examine the hatch seal for any leaks. Once complete, the launch director with SpaceX will verify a “go” for propellant load. 

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