SpaceX Delays Falcon 9 Rocket Launch Due to Weather Concerns
SpaceX has announced a delay in the Falcon 9 rocket launch by approximately 24 hours due to unfavorable weather conditions expected at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch, originally scheduled for Monday, has now been rescheduled for Tuesday night, with weather conditions predicted to be more favorable during the backup window.
The Falcon 9 will be carrying a batch of internet satellites into low-Earth orbit as part of its Starlink 6-53 mission. Despite the delay, no Central Florida sonic booms are expected as the rocket’s first-stage booster is set to land on a drone ship out at sea.
The primary weather concerns for Monday included liftoff winds and cumulus clouds, with northerly gusts of up to 30 mph anticipated. However, the forecast for Tuesday evening’s backup window shows no significant launch weather concerns, increasing the odds of a successful launch.
Although SpaceX has not made a public announcement about the mission, it is also listed on National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency navigational warnings. For the latest news and launch schedule updates from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, visit floridatoday.com/space.
For more information about space industry coverage, contact Rick Neale, Space Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Stay tuned for more updates on the Falcon 9 rocket launch as SpaceX continues to monitor the weather conditions before liftoff.
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