New Yorkers should keep their eyes to the sky Wednesday night as they may be able to catch a glimpse of a Florida-based rocket launch from their own backyards.
Amazon's Project Kuiper is sending its first full batch of satellites to space Wednesday through a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket, based on an announcement from Amazon The 27 satellites will lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and be released at an altitude of 280 miles above our planet.
We've created some of the most sophisticated communication satellites ever constructed, and each launch provides us with another chance to boost our network’s capability and reach," stated Rajeev Badyal, vice president of Project Kuiper. "Regardless of how this mission progresses, this marks only the beginning of our adventure, and we possess everything needed to gain knowledge and adjust as we get ready for numerous launches in the upcoming years.
Here’s what you should be aware of regarding Thursday's rocket launch.
When is the scheduled launch of Amazon's Project Kuiper rocket from Florida?
The launch is set for 7 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, April 9th, taking off from Launch Pad-41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station located in Cape Canaveral, Florida. based on ULA's mission webpage , with a launch window spanning two hours.
Where can you view the live stream of an Atlas V rocket launch?
Updates regarding the launch and a live stream of the event will be accessible via ULA's mission webpage. ulalaunch.com/missions/next-launch/atlas-v-kuiper-1 .
According to Amazon's press statement, the livestream will start approximately 20 minutes prior to the launch.
How will the weather be on Wednesday evening in New York City?
Even though the weather forecast predicts mostly clear and sunny conditions during the daytime on Wednesday, clouds are anticipated to move in later in the evening, which could make viewing the launch challenging in both Rochester and White Plains regions, as per meteorological predictions provided by the authorities. National Weather Service .
In which New York cities would people be able to view the Atlas V rocket launching from Florida?
The guidelines are estimates based on a graphic provided by ULA, The USA TODAY Network in Florida provided the report. .
Approximately 330 seconds following the ignition of the rocket, residents in and around Binghamton and Albany may have an opportunity to observe it. Roughly 6 minutes post-launch, people across New York State might also get a chance to potentially spot it.
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The article initially appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. An Amazon rocket launch from Florida might be observable in Utica. Here’s what you should know and where to watch.