SpaceX is launching the 12th batch of Starlink satellites [Scrubbed]

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EDIT 1: Launch on the 17th scrubbed.

EDIT 2: Launch was scrubbed because currents were too strong for recovery ships to keep station. Launch moved further because of severe weather in the recovery area. Further delays probable.


News from the Starship Hatchery

SpaceX hopped another version of their Starship prototype:

Starship SN6 150m Flight Test

For reference, their first launch looked like this: Starship SN5 150m Flight Test

For more details, see Starship development history


SpaceX Starlink 12

SpaceX is launching 60 additional Satellites for their own Starlink Constellation.

The booster is a Block 5 on its third flight and will land on a drone ship.

The mission to low earth orbit will launch from LC 39A at Kennedy Space Center.

SpaceX will attempt to capture the fairings.

Cargo:

  • Payload mass is approximately 18,5 tonnes
  • 60 Starlink Satellites

Check your local time of launch at: www.timeanddate.com


Where to watch:

Tim Dodd will be live streaming 30 minutes before launch:

Or 15 minutes before launch:


Background information about previous SpaceX launches: Wikipedia

Why SpaceX is Making Starlink - Real Engineering: Youtube


Useful links to stay up to date on launches:

Spaceflightnow.com: Launch Schedule

Everyday Astronaut: Prelaunch Previews

Space News:

NASA Spaceflight nasaspacefight.com

TMRO: YouTube


Be aware, this is rocket surgery.

Small disturbances can lead to postponed launches. Making sure everything is just right is way cheaper than risking big fireworks.


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