[Launch Alert] Friday Launch / Eclipse Tonight

[Launch Alert]

The following is an update from SpaceX:

"SpaceX Will Land Falcon 9 on Land During Upcoming Transporter-13 Mission

SpaceX is targeting Friday, March 14 for Falcon 9’s launch of the Transporter-13 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The 17-minute launch window opens at 11:39 p.m. PT. If needed, there is a backup opportunity on Saturday, March 15 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."

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

https://spaceflightnow.com

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=transporter13

https://twitter.com/SpaceX

This information is subject to change.

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Eclipse Tonight

There is a total lunar eclipse tonight (March 13-14). For details, go to:

https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/5471#media_group_377091