SpaceX launch delayed

The year's first launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., is now planned for no earlier than Monday. SpaceX had hoped to launch its Falcon 9 rocket around 5 p.m. Friday carrying a Thai commercial communications satellite. But the decision was made to conduct more rocket inspections. If necessary, launch attempts could also be made next Wednesday through Sunday. (Source: USA Today, 01/03/14) Previous Gulf Coast note: SpaceX plans to test its Raptor engines at Stennis Space Center, Miss.