Falcon 9 vertical at Launch Complex 39A

For the first time since the last launch of the Space Shuttle in 2011, a rocket stands tall on the historic launch pad. Today, SpaceX erected their Falcon 9 rocket with no payload on top for the first time at LC-39A to test systems for the upcoming CRS-10 launch on February 18th. Static fire is set for tomorrow with a confirmation from @NASASpaceflight on twitter, "KSC workforce provided with a notification there won't be a SpaceX Static Fire today. Saturday's window opens at 1700, ends 0500 Eastern.". People are awaiting as SpaceX gears up for the first launch off this historical launch pad next week bringing back launches from LC-39A since the launch of STS-135.