How to Watch Tomorrow's SpaceX Rocket Launch

Plus, here's what we could see at the Sept. 9 Apple event. [View in web browser]( [CNET logo]( Insider Aug 27, 2024 Alexa, Play 'Rocket Man' I remember watching in awe as NASA's Curiosity rover touched down on the surface of Mars. I also vividly remember the many memes and heartfelt goodbyes people wished the Opportunity rover when it went offline and stopped communicating with NASA. So I'm pretty excited for tomorrow, when a [SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will be used]( to launch four private astronauts for a five-day orbit. The crew on the mission will attempt the highest orbit of Earth ever recorded, as well as the first spacewalk by private astronauts. We've got all the details, including how to watch. In related space news, the Boeing astronauts accidentally stranded at the International Space Station are in luck. SpaceX got the official OK from NASA to [head up the rescue mission]( tentatively planned for early next year. While I admire the bravery and intelligence it takes people to navigate outer space, I think I'll stick to enjoying the view watching from my laptop. Katelyn Chedraoui Writer, CNET [SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launch Is Imminent: What to Know About the Polaris Dawn Mission]( [The mission for the four space travelers includes the first attempted spacewalk by private astronauts.]( display: block; max-width: 116px; max-height: 15px; display: block; max-width: 69px; max-height: 15px; Insider Essentials [Apple's iPhone 16 Event Invites Are Here: What We Could See on Sept. 9]( [The company has dubbed the event "It's Glowtime."]( [Garmin's Fenix 8 Takes on Apple Watch Ultra 2 With Monthlong Battery]( [The Fenix 8 launches alongside the Enduro 3 at a busy time for smartwatch releases.]( [Election Deepfakes Are Getting Better (and Easier to Make)]( [The fake photos and videos look convincing, and it doesn't help when former presidents post them on social media.]( CNET Recommends [Early Labor Day Tech Sales at Best Buy: Score Big Savings on Laptops, TVs and Headphones]( [Rather than being sad about the end of summer, celebrate Labor Day with great deals from Apple, Dell, HP and more.]( [CNET] You are receiving this email because you've signed up to receive newsletters and promotional content from [CNET.com](. To update your account, please visit our [Newsletter subscription center](. [Unsubscribe]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( CNET 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A. [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tiktok]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Flipboard]( © 2024 CNET, a Red Ventures company. All rights reserved.