SpaceX crews aim to launch Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida’s Space Coast this week
SpaceX crews are preparing to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket this week from Florida’s Space Coast.
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The Falcon Heavy rocket is aiming to launch the ViaSat-3 Americas mission, which is planning to send several communications satellites into orbit.
Data shows crews are working to launch around 7:24 p.m. on Wednesday.
This would be SpaceX’s 6th Falcon Heavy launch overall and 2nd for the year.
In February, SpaceX officials said it is aiming to launch five Falcon Heavy missions this year.
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Channel 9 will continue to monitor the planned launch and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
Falcon Heavy's launch of the ViaSat-3 Americas mission is now targeted for no earlier than Wednesday, April 26
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) April 17, 2023
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