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February 24, 2016

SpaceX postpones rocket launch until Thursday
Miami (AFP) Feb 24, 2016
SpaceX postponed until Thursday a launch to propel a communications satellite into a distant orbit, followed by another attempt to guide the Falcon 9's first stage to land on an ocean platform. "Team opting to hold launch for today. Looking to try again tomorrow," SpaceX said on Twitter. "Window also opens at 6:46 pm (2346 GMT). Rocket and spacecraft remain healthy." The weather for Wednesday evening was only 60 percent favorable, with thick clouds over Cape Canaveral, Florida, where the lau ... read more

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