Elon Musk's SpaceX, which is one of the world's leading aerospace companies, faced new challenges in its latest rocket launch. This resulted in the second suspension of a mission in less than a week.
The goal of the operation was ambitious: to send 15 Starlink satellites into space to provide high-speed internet to the most remote areas of the world. Learn more details about the episode!
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Understand what led to the cancellation
The launch was scheduled to take place at Vandenberg Space Force Base, located in sunny California. But despite all the meticulous preparation and planning, the launch team made a crucial decision in favor of safety.
Just five seconds before the start of the countdown, the experts decided to stop the mission. This cautious attitude reflects the priority that SpaceXattributes to the safety of its operations.
Similarly, on July 14, another Falcon 9 launch, planned to carry 54 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, was canceled. Fortunately, the rocket was successfully launched the next day with no apparent problems.
SpaceX has yet to disclose the exact cause of the latest suspension, as online streaming was terminated shortly after the decision was made. Although foggy conditions in Vandenberg were reported, the weather was not officially named as the reason for the postponement.
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Even with these setbacks, both the rockethow much Starlink satellites were considered to be in good condition. SpaceX has already expressed its intention to reschedule the launch as soon as possible, predicting a new attempt for Wednesday.
If the date is confirmed, the mission will take place during the night of Wednesday, in California, which corresponds to the dawn of Thursday for the time zones of the eastern United States and GMT.
As the company maintains its commitment to stringent security measures, enthusiasts and investors alike look forward to the successful outcome of this crucial mission.
