Falcon 9 Block 5 | Amazonas Nexus
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Launch Window
Feb. 6, 2023, 10:32 p.m. - Feb. 7, 2023, 2:32 a.m.
Feb. 6, 2023, 10:32 p.m. - Feb. 7, 2023, 2:32 a.m.
High-throughput geostationary communications satellite built by Thales Alenia Space for Hispasat.
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Launch success.
Liftoff
Updating T-0
Weather 95%
Standing down due to unfavourable weather conditions
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
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