SpaceX launches a 3rd Generation GPS Satellite [Live: 30.06.2020, 19:55 UTC]
Scott Manley created a series about SpaceX's many scrubbed plans along the way:
There will be more. That's just how they roll.
SpaceX is launching GPS Block III SV03 satellite for the United States Space Force.
The booster is a Block 5 on its 1st flight and will land on a drone ship.
The mission to medium earth orbit (20'000km) will launch from Space Launch Complex-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
SpaceX will attempt to capture the fairings.
Cargo:
- Satellite: GPS Block III SV03
- Payload mass: 3'880kg
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
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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