SpaceX to launch Falcon Heavy rocket carrying U.S. Space Force mission on Sunday

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX is planning to launch a national security mission for the U.S. Space Force with a unique payload.

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The Falcon Heavy rocket carrying a U.S. military-owned X37B spaceplane will blast off from the Kennedy Space Center Sunday evening.

The launch is scheduled for 8:14 p.m.

This will be the seventh mission for the spaceplane and the fifth launch and landing for the Falcon Heavy side boosters.

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After booster separation, the side boosters will land on SpaceX’s Landing Zones 1 and 2 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

There is a backup opportunity for the launch on Monday.

If the launch does happen, watch Channel 9 for coverage and click here to watch the live stream.

Video: SpaceX set for Falcon Heavy rocket launch from Florida for U.S. Space Force SpaceX crews are preparing to launch a national security mission for the U.S. Space Force involving a unique payload. (WFTV)

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