SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launch Tonight
Sonic Boom Expected During Booster Landing
SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket tonight from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The launch is set for 7:32 p.m. ET (2332 GMT) and will carry the Amazonas Nexus satellite into orbit.
The booster is expected to return to Earth about eight minutes after liftoff and land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
Sonic Boom
When the booster lands, it is likely to produce a sonic boom.
A sonic boom is a loud sound that is produced when an object travels faster than the speed of sound.
Sonic booms can be heard for miles and can be startling to those who are not expecting them.
Launch Viewing
The launch can be viewed from several locations around Cape Canaveral.
The closest viewing location is the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Other viewing locations include Playalinda Beach and Jetty Park Pier.
Live Coverage
SpaceX will provide live coverage of the launch on its website and YouTube channel.
The coverage will begin about 15 minutes before liftoff.
You can also follow the launch on Twitter using the hashtag #SpaceX.
Background
SpaceX is a private spaceflight company founded by Elon Musk.
The company has developed the Falcon 9 rocket, which is used to launch satellites and spacecraft into orbit.
SpaceX has also developed the Dragon capsule, which is used to transport cargo and astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
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