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According to this[0] there is still a Falcon 9 Zuma launch scheduled for 2017. Anyone know if that is still happening? I ask because it happens that I'll be in the Canaveral area right after Christmas and would love to see the launch in person!

[0] https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/event...

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I have a sudden desire for a $10/year SaaS that will send you SMS or other push notifications as soon as rocket launch dates (ones with public viewing allowed) are formally announced, so that you can quickly make plans to go. Maybe the app could even make some extra cash by linking to available hotel deals in the area in the notifications, and then taking a cut of the reservations through click-through tracking.

YouTube reminders already does this for free.

SpaceX Now (https://spacexnow.com) on iOS and Android can do something similar with notifications enabled for manifest changes.

You can sync this Google Calendar if you want. It has up to date info about all space events (Dockings, Landings, EVAs)

http://bit.ly/SpaceEventCalendar

https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/ is usually the best place to learn about SpaceX launches. The 'about' part of that page has the current schedule. Jan 4 is the current NET date for Zuma.

Thanks! I really should have thought of that. :)

Totally OT, but when hearing "Falcon 9 Zuma launch", I couldn't help but think of the song "Chase the Devil"[0] :-)

[0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjGb56hX9WE

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