[Launch Alert] Tuesday Rocket Launch

[Launch Alert]

The following is an advisory from SpaceX:

"SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, May 28 for Falcon 9’s launch of the ESA EarthCARE mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Liftoff is targeted for 3:20 p.m. PT. If needed, a backup launch opportunity is available on Wednesday, May 29 at the same time.

About eight minutes after liftoff, Falcon 9’s first stage will land on SpaceX’s Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. There is the possibility that residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties may hear one or more sonic booms during the landing, but what residents experience will depend on weather and other conditions.

SpaceX’s live webcast will begin approximately 15 minutes before Falcon 9’s liftoff at spacex.com/launches."

Since this is a daylight launch, it will probably be easily visible to the unaided eye over a limited area.

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

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=earthcare

https://spaceflightnow.com

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This information is subject to change.