SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast

SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on the EchoStar XXV mission to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Cape Canaveral.The rocket was originally set to launch at 11:19 p.m. on Monday evening, but got pushed to 12:19 a.m., early Tuesday morning.If needed, a backup opportunity is available on Tuesday, March 10, starting again at 11:19 p.m.This marks the 14th flight for the first-stage booster supporting the mission.Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.>> Watch the launch live in the video player above.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. —

SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on the EchoStar XXV mission to geosynchronous transfer orbit from Cape Canaveral.

The rocket was originally set to launch at 11:19 p.m. on Monday evening, but got pushed to 12:19 a.m., early Tuesday morning.

If needed, a backup opportunity is available on Tuesday, March 10, starting again at 11:19 p.m.

This marks the 14th flight for the first-stage booster supporting the mission.

Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

>> Watch the launch live in the video player above.