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SpaceX set to launch Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX set for Falcon 9 rocket launch Friday from Florida’s Space Coast

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX is gearing up for another Falcon 9 rocket launch tonight.

>>> STREAM THE LAUNCH LIVE <<<

The launch is expected to happen at 12:01 a.m. It will carry 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit, according to SpaceX.

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The rocket will blast off from Space Launch Complex 40. An additional launch opportunity if needed is set for 12:01 a.m., with additional opportunities set up beyond that.

The launch is the 15th flight for the first stage booster supporting the mission, SpaceX said.

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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.

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