[Launch Alert] Monday Evening Launch

[Launch Alert]

A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled for launch Monday evening (July 8) from Vandenberg SFB, Calif. The vehicle is slated to lift off from south base during a launch window that opens at 7:46 p.m. PDT and carry several Starlink satellites into orbit. Following launch, the Falcon 9 will probably fly towards the southeast and roughly parallel the coast.

If liftoff occurs at the start of the window, the Sun will be above the horizon for locations near the coast, severely degrading launch visibility. However, for venues further east, the
window opens during evening twilight. This could result in the Falcon's exhaust plume being illuminated by the Sun at high altitude while being suspended in a twilight sky.

For countdown status and video feeds of the launch, go to:

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission

https://spaceflightnow.com

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This information is subject to change.