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Launch abort due to high engine chamber pressure due to a valve (after all, if the same valve that was previously talked about):

Elon Musk ‏@elonmusk
Engine pressure anomaly traced to turbopump valve. Replacing on engine 5 and verifying no common mode. #DragonLaunch

So launch is likely on Tuesday:

Elon Musk ‏@elonmusk
Next launch that syncs with Space Station overfly is 3:45 am Cape Canaveral time on Tues, May 22. #DragonLaunch
 
Spacex SpaceX | Launch Central
Webcast start time: 12:00 am Pacific Time (T - 44 min)

Elon's twitter: Twitter

Nasa TV: http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html?param=public

Nasa TV starts reporting on the Dragon launch 11:30 pm Pacific Time (T - 1 hour, 14 min). Currently broadcasting live from the International Space Station.
Post launch press conference: 2:30 am pacific time

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Falcon/Dragon launch happened... Just watched it live on NASA TV.
Just made it to orbit as I write this...

Lots of "high fives" and hugs going on a SpaceX control center.

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Docking intended for Friday morning after many tests.
 
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