CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX is targeting tomorrow, April 7, to launch its Intelsat IS-40e mission into orbit.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket could launch from Cape Canaveral as soon as 12:30 a.m. Friday. The Falcon 9 will carry the Istelsat communications satellite into orbit.
Intelsat IS-40e will provide better coverage for aviation, and will monitor and track air pollution over North America.
If something goes wrong Friday, SpaceX has a backup opportunity for Saturday, April 8, around 12:30 a.m.
