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SpaceX plans for Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast this weekend

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — SpaceX is looking to launch a Falcon 9 rocket over the weekend.

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SpaceX said it is targeting Sunday afternoon for the rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast to support Starlink.

Watch: SpaceX lights up Florida’s Space Coast with early morning Falcon 9 rocket launch

The goal of SpaceX’s Starlink is to create a constellation of satellites to offer high-speed internet access worldwide.

The launch window at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled to open at 1:12 p.m.

Watch: SpaceX completes successful static fire test of 33-engine Starship booster

Channel 9 will monitor the launch and will provide coverage on Eyewitness News.

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