[Launch Alert] Friday Launch

[Launch Alert]

A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled for launch Friday (March 20) from Vandenberg SFB, Calif. The vehicle is slated to leave south base during a 2:48 to 6:48 p.m. PDT launch window. Following liftoff, the vehicle will probably fly towards the south-southeast and roughly parallel the coast as it carries several Starlink satellites into orbit. Eight minutes after launch, the first stage will attempt to land on a drone ship positioned down range.

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 produce a white vapor trail during the early portion of the first stage burn. The second stage burn will probably be invisible.

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-17-15

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This information is subject to change.