SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Friday, March 15, marking the third consecutive attempt after delays on Wednesday and Thursday. The rocket carried 23 Starlink satellites on the Starlink 6-44 mission, with the first-stage booster successfully landing on SpaceX’s drone ship. This launch marked SpaceX’s 25th launch and landing during 2024.
The launch webcast began at 8:16 p.m., with visual cues indicating fueling procedures underway at pad 39A. SpaceX officials tweeted that both the rocket and weather were ‘go’ for liftoff at 8:21 p.m. The SpaceX launch countdown timeline provided key events leading up to liftoff, while the Space Force predicted 90% odds of ‘go for launch’ weather.
NASA also announced the upcoming SpaceX CRS-30 mission set for Thursday at 4:55 p.m. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The successful launch comes after two scrubbed attempts at T-2 minutes and 1 second and T-2 minutes and 3 seconds, showcasing SpaceX’s dedication to ensuring safe and successful missions. Stay tuned for more updates on SpaceX’s latest missions and advancements in space exploration.
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