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SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch of Massive Jupiter 3 Satellite Delayed Again After Multiple Postponements

  • SpaceX was targeting Wednesday, July 26 for launch of Jupiter 3 communications satellite on Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida.
  • ton Jupiter 3, built by Maxar, will be largest commercial communications satellite ever deployed to orbit.
  • Launch has been delayed multiple times due to technical issues, with SpaceX scrubbing launch attempt just 65 seconds before liftoff.
  • When it does launch, Jupiter 3 will provide broadband internet services across the Americas with 500 Gbps capacity.
  • SpaceX was attempting two launches within 45 minutes, which could have set a new record, but postponed the Falcon Heavy mission.
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