UPDATED 5:36 PM ET Nov. 17, 2024 PUBLISHED 9:23 AM ET Nov. 17, 2024 PUBLISHED 9:23 AM EST Nov. 17, 2024 SHARE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — The launch forecast looked good as SpaceX sent up an Australian communications company’s satellite on Sunday evening. What You Need To Know Falcon 9 rocket took off from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center Get more space coverage here ▶ The two-hour launch window for the TD7 Optus mission opened at 5:28 p.m. ET as the Falcon 9 rocket took off from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, stated SpaceX. Originally, the rocket was going up at 4:29 p.m. ET and then it was pushed to 4:48 p.m. ET. No reason was given for the push back. The Falcon 9 rocket sent up the telecommunications satellite to a geosynchronous transfer orbit. Optus is a communications company that provides wireless, internet access and Optus Television to customers. The satellite was built by Northrop Grumman. The 45th Weather Squadron gave about a 95% chance of good launch conditions with the only worry being the cumulus cloud rule.