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.
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