SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — SpaceX successfully launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink satellites.

Update:

SpaceX successfully launched 22 Staling satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

The first stage rocket booster also completed its mission, successfully landing on the Just Read the Instructions droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.

First stage rocket booster lands on drone ship First stage rocket booster lands on drone ship (WFTV.com News Staff/WFTV)

Original Story:

SpaceX crews are preparing to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida Space Coast on Saturday.

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The launch is scheduled for 5:47 p.m., with a 1-hour window, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

The rocket aims to send another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.

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SpaceX said this will be the first-stage rocket booster’s 19th flight. The booster previously launched OneWeb 1, SES 18 and 19, Eutelsat HOTBIRD-F1, CRS-24, and 14 other Starlink missions.

SpaceX also plans to land the same first-stage booster on its droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.

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If the launch is delayed, a backup launch opportunity will be available Sunday at 5:24 p.m.

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