BREVARD COUNTY, Fla — SpaceX plans to launch its Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center on Sunday.
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The rocket will carry 23 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 39A into low-Earth orbit.
Liftoff is scheduled for 6:15 p.m.
After stage separation, the first-stage booster will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
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This is the 18th flight for the booster. It also supported the Inspiration4, OneWeb Launch 17 and 10 Starlink missions.
Starlink provides high-speed internet access and improved telecommunication for users worldwide through its satellite formations.
Backup opportunities include Monday, Jan. 29, starting at 5:39 p.m.
Channel 9 will stream the launch if it happens.
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