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SpaceX Falcon 9 GSAT-20

Nov 18, 2024 01:31 PM Space Launch Complex 40 - Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Add a rocket launch to your day! Viewing of the SpaceX Falcon 9 GSAT-20 launch is included with admission.


Launch Viewing

Atlantis North Lawn

Located to the left when approaching Space Shuttle Atlantis®

Included with admission


  • See the rocket once it clears the tree line
  • Approximately 6.7 miles / 10.8 kilometers from the launch pad
  • Viewing area opens at 12:00 PM
  • Launch audio, video, and commentary by a space-expert communicator available

 

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Banana Creek Launch Viewing Area

 

Included with admission


  • Accessible via the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour on a first-come, first-served basis
  • See the rocket leave the launch pad
  • Approximately 6.2 miles / 10 kilometers from the launch pad
  • Viewing area opens at 11:00 AM
  • Launch audio, video feed, and commentary provided by space-expert communicator

 

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NET Nov 18, 2024 | SpaceX Falcon 9 GSAT-20

MISSION DETAILS:

  • Launch Window: 1:31 PM - 3:20 PM
  • Launch Provider: SpaceX
  • Rocket Type: Falcon 9 | Block 5
  • Launch Pad: Space Launch Complex 40
  • Landing: Droneship

GSAT-20 is a communication satellite jointly being developed by Indian Space Research Organization Satellite Centre and Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre. GSAT-20 will be a continuation of GSAT series of communication satellites. The satellite is intended to add data transmission capacity to the communication infrastructure required by Smart Cities Mission of India.