SpaceX Prepares for Falcon 9 Launch of Starlink Satellites from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX is gearing up for its next Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with the mission set to take place on Thursday night. The rocket will be carrying a batch of Starlink internet-beaming satellites into low-Earth orbit during a launch window from 9:17 p.m. EDT Thursday to 1:48 a.m. Friday.
One notable aspect of this launch is that no Central Florida sonic booms are expected during the event. The National Weather Service forecast for Thursday night is calling for mostly clear skies and light winds, providing optimal conditions for the mission.
In addition to SpaceX’s upcoming launch, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to make its maiden flight test voyage with NASA astronauts on Monday. SpaceX has been dominating the launch scene at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, accounting for 30 out of the 32 launches so far this year.
With the current pace of launches, the Cape could see a total of 99 launches this year, surpassing the previous annual record of 72 set last year. This steady stream of launches highlights the busy schedule and growing importance of the Space Coast as a hub for space exploration and innovation. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting event on ‘The Bib Theorists’ website.
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