"Falcon 9's Second Launch Attempt Battling Florida Thunderstorms: Live Coverage"
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SpaceX will make a second attempt to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral after thunderstorms delayed the mission. The launch is scheduled for Sunday evening, but weather conditions may still pose a challenge. The rocket's first stage booster, which has been used in previous missions, will attempt a landing on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions. The satellites, part of the V2 mini series, will be placed into orbit about an hour after liftoff. SpaceX has launched a total of 4,837 Starlink satellites to date, with over 1.5 million subscribers to its internet service.
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