SpaceX launches 4th batch of 60 Starlink Satellites [Live: 17.02.2020, 14:49 UTC] Second Attempt

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Last attempt was scrubbed due to issues with a valve component on the second stage.


In the meantime competition for satellite constellations is heating up. OneWeb has started launching satellites on Soyuz rockets.


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

The booster is a Block 5 on its 4th 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 the fairings.

Cargo:

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

Launch window opens at 14:49 UTC (February 17th 2020).

Check your local time at: www.timeanddate.com


Where to watch:

Tim Dodd will be live streaming 30 minutes before launch on site:

Or 15 minutes before launch:


Background information about previous SpaceX launches: Wikipedia

Why SpaceX is Making Starlink - Real Engineering: Youtube


Earlier coverage of Starlink:

Starlink 3 [29.01.20]

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 17th February 2020 14:20

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