The launch of a Falcon 9 rocket on a satellite deployment mission was called off at the last minute due to a leak in the rocket's fuel tank. Tonight, Saturday, October 8th, the launch will take place.

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  • What to expect from the launch
  • How to watch the launch

The rocket will carry two telecommunications satellites for the company Intelsat and will launch in Florida.

What to expect from the launch

The previous launch attempt was called off just 30 seconds before liftoff because of a small leak. He said that they take no risks with customer satellites. I'm going to look into it. The company said that the rocket and the two satellites would be ready for launch.

It is rare for a launch to be called off due to technical issues as the company has a very smooth system for deployment. Following a success like this week's launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station, issues can still occur with any complex technology.

How to watch the launch

You will be able to watch the launch of the G-33/G-34 mission through the live stream. The launch window is 70 minutes long and opens at 7 pm. 4:30 a.m.) There is a time and a place. You will be able to watch the final preparations, the liftoff, and the separation of the stages. The first stage booster of the rocket will land on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas which will be waiting in the Atlantic Ocean.

You can either use the video at the top of the page or go to the SpaceX channel. The launch time is around 6:30 p.m. and the livestream starts around 15 minutes before that. 3 pm. Today, Saturday, October 8th.

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