Countdown to Liftoff!

Tonight is the night! SpaceX is gearing up to launch an impressive 28 Starlink satellites using its Falcon 9 booster during what will be a historic 28th flight. Mark your calendars for a landmark event at NASA's Kennedy Space Center!

Details of the Launch

The liftoff from Launch Complex 39A is scheduled for 1:41 a.m. EDT (0541 UTC). This marks a significant milestone—the 100th launch from this iconic pad used for SpaceX operations!

Weather Woes?

According to the 45th Weather Squadron, there's a 50% chance of favorable weather tonight. However, concerns linger about potential cloud cover, as storms are anticipated to roll in Sunday. Meteorologists warn that despite a possible decrease in storm intensity, lingering showers could still pose a threat to the launch.

The Journey Ahead

Just over eight minutes post-liftoff, SpaceX plans to make a daring landing of the booster B1067 on its drone ship, 'Just Read the Instructions,' stationed in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of the Bahamas. Successfully landing this booster would mark the 120th successful recovery for this drone ship and the 445th booster landing overall. A remarkable feat in SpaceX's journey towards reusable rocket technology!

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