Third Attempt for Starlink 3 [Live: 29.01.20, 14:06 UTC] update

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2nd attempt called off due to bad weather in the recovery area.

1st attempt was called off because of high upper level winds.

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

The booster is a Block 5 on its 3rd flight and will land on a drone ship.

The mission to low earth orbit will launch from SLC 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

SpaceX will attempt to capture one fairing half out of the air and another out of the ocean.

Cargo:

  • Payload mass is approximately 15,6 tonnes
  • 60 Starlink Satellites

Launch window opens at 14:06 UTC (January 29th 2020).

Check your local time at: www.timeanddate.com

Where to watch:

15 minutes before launch:

Background information about previous SpaceX launches: Wikipedia

Why SpaceX is Making Starlink - Real Engineering: Youtube

Try to spot Starlink Satellites: satflare.com

Earlier coverage of Starlink:

Starlink 2 [07.01.20]

Starlink 1 [11.11.19]

Starlink Demo [24.05.19]

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.

@remind-me on 29th January 2020 13:30

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