SpaceX finally succeeded on reaching orbit! Their Falcon I vehicle had a perfect launch and ride to space. They were able to complete a circularization burn while in space thereby putting them into the stable orbit they targetted.
This is the first time a private company and vehicle has put reached orbit.
Here's two video replay options:
- Full Coverage -- continuous coverage from T-18m through SECO, plus some words from a giddy and tongue-tied Elon Musk. Approx. 43 min.
- Music Video Highlights -- highlights from the pad prep, launch, flight, and orbital insertion edited (very nicely) to some Crystal Method. Approx 4 min.
