The second launch of SpaceX‘s Falcon 1 was scheduled for today. At 4:45PM PDT they aborted the countdown with less than 2 minutes to go. Given that the first launched ended in an out-of-control vehicle, I guess they’re justified in being extra-cautious. But now I have to go to choir practice and miss another launch, if they decide to go for it!
Update: So the launch was scrubbed for the day. The error was some problem to do with the telemetry.
Update on Tuesday March 20: The countdown was aborted at T-0, after main engine start. I’ve read elsewhere that the automatic abort systems are overly conservative. There was a bit of swearing in the background of the audio feed — I hope that doesn’t mean something bad happened. The vehicle looks fine in the video feed.
Update #3: They are partially offloading fuel and will refuel and try again. Engine chamber pressure was 0.1 PSI below nominal. They think that the fuel may have been too cold, causing the low chamber pressure. They will refuel with fresh fuel.