[Launch Alert] Wednesday Launch

[Launch Alert]

A Falcon 9 rocket carrying several Starlink satellites is tentatively scheduled for launch Wednesday evening (July 1) from Vandenberg SFB, California. The vehicle is slated to lift off from south base during a 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. PDT launch window.

If the launch occurs during daylight, the orange flame from the first stage could be visible to the unaided eye up to 100 statute miles from the launch pad and either side of the Falcon's flight path. The vehicle should also briefly produce a white vapor trail during the early portion of the first stage burn. The second stage burn will probably be invisible.

If liftoff happens after sunset, the event could be visible for several minutes over a wide area. Observers in southern California and Baja California Norte with an unobstructed horizon may briefly see the bright orange flame from the first stage low on the horizon as it descends for landing on a downrange drone ship.

For a better view of the launch, use tripod-mounted binoculars or a spotting scope. An astronomical telescope with a low-power eyepiece will probably provide the best view.

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

https://spaceflightnow.com

https://www.spacex.com/launches/sl-17-46

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This information is subject to change.