UPDATE (Saturday, 5:18 p.m.) — SpaceX has pushed back the launch time of the Falcon 9 rocket to 5:58 p.m.
(Friday, 12:22 p.m.) — SpaceX is gearing up for what could be its final launch this year from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
The company is targeting Saturday at 5:48 p.m. for the Falcon 9 launch carrying 22 Starlink satellites to low-earth orbit.
If the launch does not go at that time, backup opportunities are available until 9:31 p.m. and again starting at 5:12 p.m. on Sunday.
Following stage separation, the first-stage booster is expected to land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship in the Pacific Ocean. No sonic boom is expected to be heard locally.
The booster has been used 15 previous times.
A live webcast of this mission will begin on X about five minutes before liftoff.
The launch would mark the 46th Falcon 9 launch this year from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The base has also conducted Firefly Alpha launch, one Minotaur IV launch, and three Minuteman III test launches this year.
SpaceX has announced that they are targeting Saturday for their 46th launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This upcoming launch will see the Falcon 9 rocket deploy a payload of satellites into orbit, further expanding SpaceX’s Starlink constellation.
The launch window is currently set for Saturday, with a specific time to be determined based on weather conditions and technical readiness. This mission marks yet another milestone for SpaceX as they continue to revolutionize the space industry with their reusable rocket technology.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting launch as SpaceX prepares to make history once again.
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