Astrophysics
SpaceX(SpX)CommercialImaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) is a space observatory tasked with measuring the polarization of cosmic X-rays. This data will help to learn more about objects that emit these X-rays, such as black holes and neutron stars.
Orbital Attempt
#6,166
SpX Mission
#149
Pad Launch
#136
Location Launch
#193
Designator
2021-121
Weather GO
90%
Dec 9, 2021, 6:00 AM
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The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).
Timezone
America/New_York
Local Launch Time
Dec 9, 2021, 1:00 AM
Total Launches
281
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
28.5242, -80.6508
