SpaceX Starlink 16 [Live: 20.01.2021, 13:02 UTC]
EDIT 1: New date due to unfavorable conditions in the landing area.
EDIT 2: New date due to additional inspections.
SpaceX is launching 60 additional Satellites for their own Starlink Constellation.
The booster is a Block 5 on its 8th flight and will land on a drone ship.
The mission to low earth orbit will launch from LC 39 at Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
SpaceX will attempt to capture the fairings.
Cargo:
- Payload mass is approximately 15,6 tonnes
- 60 Starlink Satellites
Check your local time of launch at: www.timeanddate.com
Where to watch:
30 minutes before Launch: Tim Dodd
15 minutes before launch: SpaceX Livestream
Track Starlink satellites on https://satellitemap.space/
Background information about previous SpaceX launches: Wikipedia
Why SpaceX is Making Starlink - Real Engineering: Youtube
MikeOnSpace: OFFICIAL Starlink SPEED TEST results and SPACE LASERS - details on the Private Beta and Public Beta
Mark Handley: Using ground relays with Starlink
MikeOnSpace: Amazon KUIPER vs SpaceX STARLINK - Another heavyweight enters the race for Global Satellite Internet
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.