SpaceX successfully launches, lands Falcon 9 rocket

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX launched and landed a Falcon 9 rocket Wednesday evening at Florida’s Space Coast.

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The 10-minute launch window opened at 6:04 p.m. from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

SpaceX’s rocket is aiming to send a satellite into orbit for a Swedish internet provider.

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The Ovzon 3 mission was delayed three times last month.

If needed, a backup opportunity is available Thursday, with an 87-minute launch window opening at 4:47 p.m.

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SpaceX said this will be the 10th flight of the first stage booster supporting the mission, which previously launched CRS-26, OneWeb Launch 16, Intelsat IS-40e, O3b mPOWER, and five Starlink missions.

SpaceX will also attempt to land the first stage of the rocket back at its landing zone at CCSFS.

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The booster’s landing will create a sonic boom that could be heard by people in the area.

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