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Falcon 9 launched 23 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket sits on Launch Complex 40 at the Space Force Station Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Two astronauts are scheduled to begin a mission on Saturday afternoon to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

CAPE CANAVARAL, Fla. – SpaceX Falcon 9 was equipped with 23 Starlink satellites for low-earth orbit and was scheduled for launch Thursday from Cape Canaveral.

Viewing conditions in Jacksonville for the Falcon 9 launch were partly cloudy, with a 20% chance of rain, making semi-viewing conditions favorable.

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On Wednesday, Falcon 9 was scrubbed due to weather conditions.

According to the 45th Weather Squadron, there is a 20% chance of a scrubbed.

According to Space X, “This is the third flight for the first-stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-9 and one Starlink mission. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions drone ship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.”


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Jenn Samsel joined WJXT in September 2024 as a Content Gather. She has a passion for writing, reporting and is a weather/Hurricane enthusiast. She is excited to be part of News 4 Jax team. She graduated from the A.I Ft. Lauderdale with a BS in Graphic Design.

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