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SpaceX delays launch out of VSFB, cites winds

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UPDATE (Saturday, Jan. 13) - The launch was delayed once again. SpaceX is now targeting Sunday at 12:59 a.m. for liftoff.
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UPDATE (Thursday, Jan. 11) - SpaceX delayed the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base for the third time, citing unfavorable weather conditions.

The aerospace company is now targeting Saturday, January 13 at 12:59 a.m. for the launch.

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UPDATE (Wednesday, Jan. 10) - SpaceX is citing unfavorable weather conditions for again delaying the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

The aerospace company is now targeting Friday, January 12 at 12:59 a.m. for the launch.

The rocket will carry 22 Starlink satellites into orbit.
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UPDATE (6:27 p.m.) - SpaceX delayed its planned launch Tuesday out of Vandenberg Space Force Base to Thursday morning.

The launch is now targeted for Thursday, at 12:59 a.m.

If needed, an additional opportunity is also available on Friday, January 12 at 12:59 a.m.
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(Tuesday, Jan. 9, 8:50 a.m.) - SpaceX is targeting Tuesday night for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Liftoff is scheduled for 9:06 p.m. but backup opportunities are available until 11:28 p.m.

If the launch does not go, SpaceX will try again Wednesday starting at 9:08 p.m.

The launch will mark the 18th flight for the mission’s first-stage booster, which is expected to land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship in the Pacific Ocean. No sonic boom is expected to be heard locally.

A live webcast of the launch will begin on X approximately five minutes before liftoff.