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Update: SpaceX scrubs rocket launch for second time

Falcon 9 Rocket SpaceX is planning to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral at 6:46pm Eastern.

For yet another night, SpaceX has scrubbed their Falcon 9 rocket launch from Cape Canaveral.

With less than 2 minutes left in the initial countdown, officials halted lift-off procedures, citing issues with the loading of the rocket's propellant.

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Update: The SpaceX launch of a Falcon 9 rocket into orbit has been postponed until 6:46pm Eastern tonight, after poor weather caused for a delay yesterday.

A 90-minute window will open after 6:46pm.

Hear live coverage of the the lift-off on News 96.5 WDBO, or watch it HERE.

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The rocket will launch the SES-9 communications satellite, before making an attempt to recover the rocket’s first stage at sea via an Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship.

Launch from Cape Canaveral is expected at 18:46:14 (6:46pm) Eastern.

There will then be a ninety-minute window for launch.

As of 3:10pm, weather was at 60% "go" for this evening's launch.

According to NasaSpaceFlight.com, SpaceX has made three unsuccessful attempts at a barge landing; with the first landing hard and at an angle, the second toppling over due to residual motion after landing, and the third – during last month's launch of Jason 3 – toppling over after the landing gear failed at touchdown.

Listen to News 96.5 WDBO for live coverage of the blast-off, during Orlando's Evening News with Tony Marino.

You can also watch it live HERE.

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