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NASA's Cosmic Explorers: How to Watch SPHEREx and PUNCH Launch

Space exploration enthusiasts have an exciting opportunity to witness two groundbreaking NASA missions launching aboard a SpaceX rocket. The SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) and PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) missions represent cutting-edge scientific research that promises to expand our understanding of the cosmos.

The launch is scheduled to take place from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, offering multiple ways for the public to tune in and experience this momentous event:

NASA's official website (nasa.gov) will provide live streaming
NASA's YouTube channel will broadcast the entire launch sequence
SpaceX's official website and social media channels will offer real-time coverage

SPHEREx will map the entire sky in infrared light, helping scientists understand how galaxies form and evolve, while PUNCH will study the Sun's outer corona and how solar wind interacts with Earth's atmosphere. These missions represent significant advancements in space research, potentially revealing unprecedented insights into our universe's complex mechanisms.

Viewers are recommended to check launch times in advance, as space missions can experience scheduling adjustments due to technical or weather-related factors. The missions highlight NASA's ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration and inspiring future generations of researchers and space enthusiasts.

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