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Update: SpaceX called for a foiled Falcon 9 launch attempt on Thursday, October 6 at 7:20 p.m. EDT just 30 seconds before its scheduled liftoff. Another attempt is set at 7:06 p.m. EDT on Friday, October 7.
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Watch the live stream and follow updates in real time as SpaceX targets 7:06 p.m. EDT Friday, October 7, to launch a Falcon 9 rocket and a pair of communications satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
It will mark the 44th total launch from the Space Coast this year.
The two communications satellites, known as the Galaxy 33 and Galaxy 34 of the Luxembourg-based operator Intelsat, will launch aboard the 230-foot rocket on an eastern trajectory of the Launch Complex 40.
Shortly after takeoff, the first stage of the Falcon 9 will attempt to land on an unmanned ship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Weather conditions on takeoff are 90% “go” to try to launch at 7:20 PM EST.
For the latest information, visit floridatoday.com/launchschedule.
Real-time updates from Thursday’s event below:
7:20PM EDT: Launch canceled
SpaceX aborted a Falcon 9 liftoff attempt from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station just 30 seconds before liftoff.
7:07 PM EDT: Within 20 minutes
Now within 20 minutes of trying to launch SpaceX’s upcoming Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral Space Force station with two communications satellites. Takeoff is set for 7:20 PM EST. The weather looks great to try to take off this evening. SpaceX does not work on any hardware issues.
6:49PM EDT: Refueling has begun
The Falcon 9 rocket is now being fueled with liquid oxygen and kerosene.
New take off time – 7:20pm EST
SpaceX has adjusted the launch target for tonight’s mission to Intelsat until 7:20 PM EST. No reason was given for the modification.
6:00 PM EST: Countdown to 7:07 PM EST
SpaceX is counting down the launch of Falcon 9 this evening from Panel 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The weather seems favourable. The 45th Weather Squadron forecast a greater than 90% chance of favorable launch conditions this evening.
Jamie Groh is a satellite reporter for Florida Today. You can contact her at [email protected]. follow her Twitter @AlteredJamie.
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