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SpaceX prepares for next Falcon 9 launch from Florida coast

Launch window opens at 3:59 p.m.

SpaceX launched European Commission’s Galileo L13 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. (Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – SpaceX is gearing up for its next Falcon 9 launch from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday afternoon, according to the company.

In a release, SpaceX officials said the launch will send the O3b mPOWER mission into orbit from the Kennedy Space Center.

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The launch window is scheduled to open at 3:59 p.m. and last for one hour and 27 minutes, the release shows.

However, a backup opportunity will be available on Wednesday within the same window if needed.

The 45th Weather Squadron forecasts a 45% chance of weather interfering with Tuesday’s launch attempt, though that risk falls to 35% if pushed until Wednesday.

News 6 will stream the launch live at the top of this story when it happens.

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