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SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

BREVARD COUNTYREGE, Fla. — Update:

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday evening.

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SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday evening.

The company plans to launch another batch of Starlink satellites from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

The launch is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. Click here to stream it live on Channel 9 once it begins.

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This is the second Starlink launch since Saturday evening.

Starlink’s mission is to create a global network of satellites to provide high-speed internet access.

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Channel 9 will have live coverage and updates on the launch on Eyewitness News at 6.

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Jason Kelly

Jason Kelly, WFTV.com

Jason Kelly joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2014. He serves as the station's Digital Executive Producer.

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