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SpaceX Falcon 9 Gearing Up for Spectacular February 2025 Launch with Maxar's WorldView Legion Satellites
Space enthusiasts, mark your calendars for February 4, 2025! SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch the highly anticipated Maxar 3 payload, which includes the WorldView Legion Earth observation satellites, from the renowned Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. The exciting event, set within a launch window from 6:07 PM to 7:08 PM EST, promises a high‑stakes mission with the first stage landing planned at Landing Zone 1, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Get the best views from the Apollo/Saturn V Center with a premium ticket experience that includes expert launch commentary and a distance of just 3.9 miles from the launch pad!
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