Here's what you need to know about the looming SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch

SpaceX is set to blast its ambitious, 27-engine Falcon Heavy rocket into space on Tuesday, Feb. 6. If the launch is successful, the Falcon Heavy will become the most powerful rocket currently operating on (and off) Earth. 

Here's how to watch and what to know:

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How and when to watch the launch:

SpaceX webcasts all of its rocket launches and the Falcon Heavy is no exception. The launch is set for 1:30 p.m. EST, although SpaceX has a possible launch window lasting until 4:00 p.m. 

This inaugural Falcon Heavy launch is considered a demonstration test, so it's certainly possible that as SpaceX works out any bugs the rocket will not launch promptly at 1:30 p.m. If SpaceX decides not to launch the rocket by 4:00 p.m., due to either technical or weather issues, they'll try again the following day. Read more...

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