SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Delayed Due to Gusty Winds; New Launch Window Set with 40% Weather Favorability

October 19, 2024
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Delayed Due to Gusty Winds; New Launch Window Set with 40% Weather Favorability
  • The launch of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station has been postponed due to gusty liftoff winds.

  • The new launch window is now set for a timeframe between 3:31 and 8:01 PM EDT, although the 45th Weather Squadron forecasts only a 40% chance of favorable weather during this period.

  • Concerns remain regarding high winds and unfavorable conditions for booster recovery in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Once launched, the Falcon 9 rocket is expected to deploy a batch of Starlink internet satellites.

  • The rocket's first-stage booster is designed to land on a SpaceX drone ship approximately eight minutes after liftoff.

  • Notably, no sonic booms are anticipated in Central Florida during this launch.

  • For those interested in following the event, live updates and coverage will be available on FLORIDA TODAY's website and SpaceX's social media channels.

  • Forecasts suggest that gusty winds will continue throughout the week as high pressure strengthens.

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