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After a series of weather-induced delays, SpaceX successfully launched the Indonesian communications satellite Nusantara Lima from Florida's Space Coast on Thursday night. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at precisely 9:56 PM EDT, ending a three-day wait caused by persistent rain and towering clouds that forced the launch to be scrubbed.

Approximately 27 minutes following liftoff, the Nusantara Lima was deployed into geosynchronous transfer orbit. This mission marked the 23rd flight of its first stage booster, which provided the necessary thrust to carry the satellite into space. The booster made a successful landing aboard the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas, positioned in the Atlantic Ocean, further exemplifying SpaceX's commitment to reusability and efficiency in space exploration.