SpaceX will attempt to launch its Falcon 9 rocket for a classified mission for the US Space Force. The three-hour launch window opens at 8:37am Pacific/11:37am Eastern. The mission, the 27th flight for this particular first stage booster, is designated USSF-153 and will launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Following stage separation, the first stage is expected to land on a drone ship stationed in the Pacific Ocean. Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #SpaceX #Launch #News
The rocket, built by Jeff Bezos’ space company, was to carry 48 satellites into space. Blue Origin reported on social media that “all personnel have been accounted for.”
The mega rocket made its debut two days after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced he's taking the company public. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Starship is now one step closer to the moon.
