SpaceX Scrubs Falcon 9 Launch, Reschedules for August 12 Due to Last-Minute Delay

On August 11, SpaceX had to abort its Falcon 9 rocket launch from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, just before the scheduled liftoff. The company reported that both the vehicle and payload were in good condition and that they were resetting for a launch attempt on Monday, August 12. The mission aimed to deploy the latest Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, but it had to be rescheduled for the next available launch window on Monday. Additionally, a Falcon 9 launch of the Space Norway Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission remains on schedule for 7:02 p.m. PT from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, with a backup launch window available on Monday.

SpaceX's 2024 Launches and Operational Expansion

As of now, SpaceX has successfully launched 79 rockets in 2024 alone, with many more missions planned for the near future. The number of launches from Vandenberg has been approved to increase by officials in California. However, this expansion comes with certain conditions. SpaceX is required to implement measures for increased wildlife monitoring, find ways to minimize the impact of the sonic booms produced during launches, and bear the costs associated with debris falling into the ocean.