NASA delays launch of SPHEREx and PUNCH missions to Mar. 7

NASA delays launch of SPHEREx and PUNCH missions to March 7
The missions' first four delays were to allow for additional time for checkouts and processing on the Falcon 9 rocket they'll ride to space, according to NASA. Now, the delay is "due to the availability of a launch opportunity on the Western range," NASA said in an update.
NASA's SPHEREx Mission Will Soon Search the Milky Way for Signs of Water
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NASA launching its SPHEREx and PUNCH space missions on March 4 after delay: How to watch live
If you're keen, you'll be able to watch the launch happen live on NASA+, on the agency's YouTube channel, or right here on Space.com. Now, let's dive into what exactly SPHEREx and PUNCH will do once they get to the final frontier.
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Nasa's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions delayed; Know about the next launch date
Nasa's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions have been delayed to March 6, allowing the agency more time to complete vehicle processing and prelaunch checkouts
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NASA Gears Up for Weekend Launch Carrying Missions to Study the Milky Way and Sun
A SpaceX Falcon 9, carrying the SPHEREx and PUNCH missions, is scheduled to lift off on Sunday at 10:09 p.m. ET.
SpaceX and NASA to Launch a Groundbreaking Mission to Study Mysterious Auroral Currents
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