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ORLANDO, Fla. - SpaceX has pushed the launch of the ViaSat-3 Americas communications satellitesatop its Falcon Heavy rocket to Thursday, citing additional time needed to complete data reviews.

The 57-minute launch window will now open at 7:29 p.m. on Thursday, and SpaceX's live broadcast ahead of the launch is scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m., according to SpaceX's website.

In a tweet, SpaceX said it needed more time to complete data reviews. It was originally expected to launch on Wednesday. If Thursday does not work out either, a backup launch date will be available on Friday evening, April 29.

Residents along Florida's Space Coast are familiar with a typical Falcon 9 rocket configuration. A Falcon Heavy configuration includes a center core on which two Falcon 9 boosters are attached, with the second stage atop the center core.

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SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida's Space Coast on Sunday successfully launching its USSF-67 mission.

ViaSat-3 is a constellation of three ultra-high-capacity, Ka-band satellites expected to increase our global coverage and network capacity to bring connectivity where needed. When fully operational, the network is expected to enable billions in homes and businesses, on planes and at sea, and in communities that were once off the grid to connect with the people and information they need.

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