6/17/2023 0 Comments Rocket launch liveEST: Fueling of the center core's upper stage with liquid oxygen, one of the last steps in the pre-launch process, will begin in eight minutes. Center core second stage fueling soonĥ:30 p.m. Looking good for the Space Coast's third launch of the year. EST: Now inside 20 minutes to liftoff from pad 39A. Be prepared for sonic booms generated by the incoming side boosters, which might sound like up to six rapid-fire booms, but more likely two loud "thumps." Inside 20 minutes to launchĥ:36 p.m. Reminder: This evening's launch includes simultaneous booster landings at Landing Zones 1 and 2. 00:07:42: Side boosters landing burns start.00:06:44: Side boosters entry burns end.00:06:32: Side boosters entry burns start.00:04:05: 2nd stage engine starts (SES).00:03:59: Center core 1st and 2nd stages separate.00:03:55: 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO).00:03:52: Side boosters boostback burns end.00:02:43: Side boosters boostback burns begin.00:02:24: Side boosters engine cutoff (BECO).00:01:11: Max Q (moment of peak mechanical stress on the rocket).Range is green (clear of hazards or malfunctions). Falcon Heavy's post-launch timeline:ĥ:46 p.m. This entire process should be visible to those on the Space Coast this evening. EST: Two minutes to launch! At 2 minutes and 28 seconds into flight, Falcon Heavy's side boosters will separate, then return to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. EST! The rocket's side boosters also successfully landed at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Landing Zones 1 and 2. On-time liftoff of Falcon Heavy at 5:56 p.m. View Gallery: Photos: Space Force launches USSF-67 mission on SpaceX Falcon Heavy Liftoff! See updates below (to follow real-time updates and ask questions, follow this link): EST) should make for ideal launch lighting conditions as Falcon Heavy flies eastward. Weather for this evening's attempt is nearly 100% "go." Sunset timing (5:48 p.m. About eight minutes after liftoff, the rocket's two side boosters will target simultaneous landings at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Landing Zones 1 and 2, generating their signature sonic booms during the descent. EST to launch the 230-foot rocket on a Space Force mission with several payloads, some of which are experimental. 15, for the launch of a three-core Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida and subsequent dual-booster landing at Cape Canaveral. This marked the third launch of 2023 for the Space Coast.įollow live as SpaceX targets 5:56 p.m. The rocket's two side boosters successfully landed at Cape Canaveral's Landing Zones 1 and 2 shortly after liftoff, generating sonic booms on the way down. Update: Liftoff! SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launched the USSF-67 mission for the Space Force at 5:56 p.m. Please support it with a subscription here. Journalism like this takes time and resources. Space is important to us and that’s why we're working to bring you top coverage of the industry and Florida launches. Watch Video: SpaceX launches Space Force Falcon Heavy mission from Florida, lands at Cape Canaveral
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