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Month: September 2023

SpaceX aims to knock out Space Coast’s 50th launch of the year tonight

SpaceX aims to knock out Space Coast’s 50th launch of the year tonight

A SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral would be the 50th of the year for the Space Coast, but it will feature a milestone for the company as well.

The Falcon 9 rocket carrying up 22 of the company’s Starlink satellites is making a record 17th flight. It’s aiming for a at 10:47 p.m. liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 with four backup options between 11:38 p.m. and 1:46 a.m. Sept. 20 as well as five backup options on Sept. 20 starting at 10:22 p.m. through 1:21 a.m. Sept. 21.

The booster previously launched on the GPS III-3, Turksat 5A, Transporter-2, Intelsat G-33/G-34, Transporter-6, and 11 Starlink missions. It’s aiming for another recovery landing on the droneship A Short Fall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean.

Space Launch Delta 45’s forecast predicts a 60% chance for good conditions, dropping to 30% chance in the event of a 24-hour delay.

SpaceX has flown all but three of the Space Coast launches this year with United Launch Alliance sending up two and Relativity Space the only other one. read more

Your waterproof guide to Disney’s new Moana attraction at Epcot

Your waterproof guide to Disney’s new Moana attraction at Epcot

After months behind Walt Disney World construction walls, the Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana attraction will open to the public at Epcot soon.

Journey of Water has old-school Epcot elements – education, science – and modern park sensibilities, including the incorporation of themes and characters from “Moana,” the 2016 Disney animated film set on and around a Polynesian island.

Annual passholders can preview the attraction starting Sept. 24. Disney World cast members and their guests have been touring the area for weeks. A recent walk-through revealed water-based, motion-activated pursuits, prancing fountains, informational text and general splashing around.

What is it?

Journey of Water is a self-guided, open-air, walk-through attraction. It’s neither a ride nor a traditional show. Visitors stroll through an area lined with rockwork, greenery and water displays such as prancing fountains, falls, gushers and activities, some of which are controlled by human movement. There are signs explaining the global water cycle and conservation efforts. read more