Watch SpaceX's 12th Rocket Launch of the Year

The video tutorial covers the launch of Falcon Nine from Space Launch Complex 4. It details the initial procedures, liftoff, and the approach to Max Q, the point of maximum aerodynamic pressure. The tutorial then explains the sequence of major events: main engine cutoff, stage separation, and the ignition of the Merlin vacuum engine. Finally, it discusses the impact engine chill and the current status of the mission.

What is Max Q and when does it occur during the launch?

Describe the sequence of events that occur after main engine cutoff.

What happens during stage separation?

Explain the role of the Merlin vacuum engine in the launch process.

What is the significance of the impact engine chill?