Live updates from SpaceX's Northrop Grumman mission at Cape Canaveral
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral for the Northrop Grumman MRV-MEP mission, designed to inspect, repair, and upgrade satellites. The first-stage booster was expended during reentry, having previously supported multiple missions including Starlink.
Why it matters
This mission highlights ongoing advancements in space technology for satellite servicing and demonstrates the operational capabilities of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets, even when a booster is expended for specific mission profiles.
Launch recap: Scroll down to review live updates from the Tuesday, July 21, liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on the Northrop Grumman MRV-MEP mission.
Original story: A Northrop Grumman spacecraft built to inspect, repair and upgrade satellites in orbit should launch this afternoon aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Welcome to FLORIDA TODAY Space Team live coverage of today's SpaceX MRV-MEP mission. SpaceX is targeting liftoff at 5:15 p.m. to propel Northrop's Mission Robotic Vehicle skyward.
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