SpaceX delays Florida launch of Falcon Heavy rocket

KKENEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – SpaceX is now targeting Thursday night for the launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida’s Space Coast.

SpaceX was scheduled to launch its massive rocket Wednesday night, but the company said it pushed the launch by 24 hours to complete data reviews.

A 57-minute launch window will open at 7:29 p.m. EDT Thursday, the company said on its website.

As of late Wednesday morning, there’s a 60% chance of favorable weather for the launch.

If needed, a backup opportunity is available Friday at the same time.

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The Falcon Heavy rocket will carry a ViaSat-3 communications satellite into orbit. The mission will also carry a second payload, a small communications satellite called Arcturus, for Astranis.

One of the side boosters on the mission previously supported Arabsat-6A, STP-2, COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation FM2, KPLO and three Starlink missions. The other previously supported launch of Arabsat-6A and STP-2, according to SpaceX.

ClickOrlando.com will stream the launch live at the top of this story.

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