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SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Experiences Last Minute Abort of Triple Satellite Launch

The highly anticipated SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket experienced a last-minute abort during its triple satellite launch attempt on April 28. The rocket was just 59 seconds away from lifting off at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida when the abort was called. The cause of the abort is still unknown, but SpaceX propulsion engineer Atticus Vadera confirmed that the vehicle and payload were healthy. The launch has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 30, when SpaceX will attempt its sixth flight of the heavy-lift booster. The primary payload for this mission is a 14,000-pound satellite designed to offer broadband services for Viasat. The weather forecast is currently favorable for launch.