WATCH LIVE: STARLINK MISSION

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, May 4 for launch of 60ย Starlinkย satellites from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The instantaneous window is at 3:01 p.m. EDT, or 19:01 UTC, and a backup opportunity is available on Wednesday, May 5 at 2:39 p.m. EDT, or 18:39 UTC.

The Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster supporting this mission previously supported launch of Telstar 18 VANTAGE, Iridium-8, and six Starlink missions. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9โ€™s first stage on the โ€œOf Course I Still Love Youโ€ droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean. One half of Falcon 9โ€™s fairing previously supported two Starlink missions.

You canย watch the launch webcast live starting about 15 minutes before liftoff. To see if Starlink is available in your area, visitย starlink.com.

 

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