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UPDATE: SpaceX reschedules Falcon 9 rocket launch to Thursday

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UPDATE (Wednesday, 5:35 p.m.) - SpaceX is standing down from Wednesday's planned launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The next attempt is scheduled for 1:34 p.m. on Thursday.
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UPDATE (Wednesday, 5 p.m.) - Liftoff is now targeted for 5:54 p.m.
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UPDATE (Wednesday, 4:21 p.m.) - Wednesday's launch has been moved back to 5:34 p.m.
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(Tuesday, Feb. 13) - More than love will be in the air this Valentine's Day — SpaceX is planning a launch Wednesday afternoon out of Vandenberg Space Force Base.

The launch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. with backup opportunities available until 5:54 p.m.

The Falcon 9 rocket will carry 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East.

If the launch doesn't happen on Wednesday, additional opportunities will be available on Thursday starting at 1:34 p.m.

This is the second flight for the first-stage booster being used.

The first-stage booster will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship in the Pacific Ocean.

A live stream will be available prior to launch. Learn more on SpaceX's website.