George Diller: Coming up on 90 seconds, we're going to be committing to a launch.
Launch Conductor (LC): And PLT, LC. Step 176, you're go to acquire launch heading.
Pilot (PLT): LC, PLT, that's complete.
LC: LC copies, check 176.
George Diller: The fin batteries will be activated at launch minus 45 seconds. Coming up on a minute.
PLT: L-minus one. Three, two, one, mark.
LC: And LC copies, L-1, check 177. LPO, you're go to activate fin batteries, L-45 seconds.
Launch team: Copy that. Fin battery activated on my mark. Three, two, one, mark.
(Inaudible)
George Diller: Checking the, checking the Pegasus flight control systems.
Launch team: Three, two, one, mark.
LC: LC is go for launch, PLT confirm.
George Diller: T-15 seconds.
PLT: PLT confirms, go for launch.
LC: And PLT, you will drop on my mark.
George Diller: Standing by now, for the drop command. In three...
LC: Three, two, one, drop.
George Diller: And Pegasus is away. And launch of the, launch of the Pegasus rocket with DART pursuing the
limits of automated technology for rendezvous in space.
Launch Team: Stage one motor pressure.
Launch Team: Buses remain strong. Motor pressure nominal.
Launch Team: Motor pressure nominal.
Launch Team: The vehicle is now pitched at 35 degrees and traveling over 1500 miles per hour.