Space X prepares for weekend launch from Florida’s Space Coast

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ClickOrlando will stream the launch live

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX announced they are preparing for another rocket launch from Cape Canaveral.

The space agency said they are targeting Sunday at 6:15 p.m. for the Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

If needed, five backup opportunities are available until 9:55 p.m.

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Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean, SpaceX said.

ClickOrlando will stream the launch live when it happens.


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