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Successful Launch of SpaceX Transporter-15 Mission from Vandenberg

Preparations and Countdown

The launch of SpaceX's Transporter-15 mission was meticulously orchestrated, with all systems now ready for an on-time liftoff. Observers could see the mechanical arms deploying smoothly, a process that takes approximately 15 seconds, creating space for the Falcon 9’s first stage to disengage and prepare for ascent. The countdown proceeded seamlessly, with the autonomous flight computers taking over at the gas closeout phase, ensuring precision timing for the crucial moments ahead.