A Falcon 9 rocket’s departure to deliver 27 Starlink satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base has been delayed until at least Thursday.

After bypassing earlier opportunities, liftoff now is targeted for 6:02 p.m. Thursday, with backup opportunities available until 7:38 p.m., according to SpaceX.

If needed, additional launch opportunities also are available starting at 3:32 p.m. Friday.

The SpaceX team initially intended to aim for the rocket’s departure Tuesday, but it ultimately scrapped the attempt.

The company didn’t explain the reason for the delay, but the Central Coast saw significant wind gusts Tuesday. A wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service noted the potential for 20 to 30 mph winds with gusts up to 50 mph.

For this mission, the first-stage booster, making its fifth flight, will land on the droneship positioned in the Pacific Ocean, reportedly off the coast of Baja California.

A live webcast of the mission is scheduled to begin about five minutes before liftoff, and can be found on the SpaceX website and on X @SpaceX. Viewers also can watch the webcast on the new X TV app.