SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 With GPS III Aboard

SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 With GPS III Aboard

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The video covers the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, carrying the US Air Force's GPS 3SB4 satellite. It details the countdown, initial flight, and engine performance, including passing through Max Q. The video also describes the preparation for the second stage ignition, main engine cutoff, and stage separation. Finally, it concludes with the first stage landing on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does 'Max Q' refer to in the context of the rocket launch?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of chilling the turbo pump in the second stage engine?

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