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    PACE Launch to Light Up South Florida Sky

    The astronauts on board the Space Shuttle Columbia took this 70mm picture featuring part of the eastern sea board. The oblique view looks northward from South Florida to the southern Appalachians. Most of the southeastern United States appears in crisp, clear air in the wake of a cold front that has pushed well off the mainland. Only a few jet stream and low-level clouds remain over South Florida and Gulf Stream. Photo credit: NASA

    When NASA's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission launches at 1:33 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will follow a little used flight path, or trajectory. After liftoff, the rocket will head south along the Florida coastline during its powered flight to …

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    Meet NASA’s PACE Spacecraft, Science Instruments

    Photo of PACE encapsulation inside (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft in SpaceX's Falcon 9 payload fairings.

    As NASA and SpaceX teams continue to work toward liftoff of the agency's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission aboard a Falcon 9 rocket scheduled for 1:33 a.m. EST, here's a look at some facts about the spacecraft and the science instruments on board: The PACE spacecraft stands about 10 feet tall and when …

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    NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem Earth Science Mission

    NASA's newest Earth-observing satellite called PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) is dedicated to climate science and helping researchers learn more about the relationship between the atmosphere and ocean. Satellite observation technology to study Earth's atmosphere and oceans has been used for decades, but with a spectrometer and two polarimeters onboard, PACE will provide a …

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    Key Milestones for Launch of Tonight’s PACE Mission From Florida

    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket topped with NASA's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft inside a protective payload fairing is raised vertical at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

    Here's a look at some of the milestones for this morning's countdown, liftoff, and ascent of NASA's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. All times are approximate: COUNTDOWN : Hr/Min/Sec        Event – 00:38:00 SpaceX Launch Director verifies go for propellant load – 00:35:00 …

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    Latest Weather Forecast for NASA’s PACE Mission Launch From Florida

    Launch weather officers with Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's 45th Weather Squadron predict 95% favorable weather conditions for the launch of NASA's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Liftoff continues to be targeted for 1:33 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station …

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    NASA Begins Live Coverage for PACE Mission Launch From Florida

    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket topped with NASA's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft inside a protective payload fairing is raised vertical at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

    Good evening and welcome to this morning's live launch blog coverage of NASA's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission launch from Florida. NASA and SpaceX teams are currently counting down to liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the PACE spacecraft from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff …

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    Weather Clears for PACE Launch

    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft stands vertical at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

    Launch weather officers with Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's 45th Weather Squadron predict 95% favorable weather conditions for the launch of NASA's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch has been delayed two times due to unfavorable weather conditions near the Space Coast. For the primary …

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    Weather Delays Launch of NASA’s PACE Mission

    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with NASA's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft stands vertical at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. PACE is NASA's newest earth-observing satellite that will help increase our understanding of Earth's oceans, atmosphere, and climate by delivering hyperspectral observations of microscopic marine organisms called phytoplankton as well new data on clouds and aerosols.

    NASA and SpaceX are standing down from the Wednesday, Feb. 7, launch of the agency's Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission due to ground winds preventing prelaunch checkouts. The team is targeting liftoff at 1:33 a.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 8, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral …

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    Weather 50% For Launch of NASA’s Ocean, Atmosphere, Climate Mission

    PACE spacecraft atop SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

    Launch weather officers with Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's 45th Weather Squadron predict 50% favorable weather conditions for the launch of NASA's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. A very windy day is in store today as the low pressure system that impacted Central Florida the last couple …

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    Weather Delays Launch of NASA’s Ocean, Atmosphere, Climate Mission

    A Falcon 9 rocket stands on a launch pad with a black back ground from the darkness.

    NASA and SpaceX are standing down from the Tuesday, Feb. 6 launch of the agency's Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission due to unfavorable weather conditions. NASA and SpaceX are now targeting launch at 1:33 a.m. EST Wednesday, Feb. 7, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Both …

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