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Conditions are likely to be ripe for the upcoming launch of the Space Coast, the Falcon 9 mission that will boost more Starlink internet satellites from the Kennedy Space Center.
The Space Force said the weather around Platform 39A will be about 70% “shove” for the SpaceX rocket on Tuesday evening. Teams have a window running from 6:49 PM to 10:49 PM EST.
“Primary launch day conditions are favorable for launch, although occasional showers over the Atlantic cannot be ruled out,” meteorologists at Space Launch Delta 45 said Sunday.
Meanwhile, conditions for the Falcon 9 booster in the Atlantic were cited as “low risk”.
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In the event of a delay or rub, conditions for Wednesday’s attempt improve slightly to 80% “go”.
This will be the 54th mission for Starlink, the network of thousands of internet satellites that have contributed to most Space Coast launches in recent years. Region It has already seen a record pace with several months to go.
Between SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and NASA, up to 20 more missions could fly through the end of December.
For the latest information, visit floridatoday.com/launchschedule.
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Tuesday August 9th launch
- Rocket: SpaceX Falcon 9
- Mission: Batch 54 of the Starlink satellites
- Release time: 6:49 PM to 10:49 PM EST
- Launchpad: 39A at the Kennedy Space Center
- Weather: 70% “go off”
- Landing: unmanned ship
Visit floridatoday.com/space at 5:30 PM ET Tuesday, August 9 for live updates and videos.
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