SpaceX crews aim to launch Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida’s Space Coast this week

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX crews are preparing to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket this week from Florida’s Space Coast.

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The Falcon Heavy rocket is aiming to launch the ViaSat-3 Americas mission, which is planning to send several communications satellites into orbit.

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Data shows crews are working to launch around 7:24 p.m. on Wednesday.

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This would be SpaceX’s 6th Falcon Heavy launch overall and 2nd for the year.

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In February, SpaceX officials said it is aiming to launch five Falcon Heavy missions this year.

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Channel 9 will continue to monitor the planned launch and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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