1st SpaceX Launch of the Year: Türksat 5A [Live: 08.01.2021, New Time:02:15 UTC]

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Tentative Launch Window Starship SN9

There is an indicated launch window on the 8th of January for a second 12,5 km hop maneuver with the next Starship prototype, SN9. Chances for a successful attempt are high, since the last launch failed after the vehicle was already properly oriented for landing. Cause for the last second failure was engine rich exhaust, due to low fuel pressure in the header tank.

SpaceX's Biggest Starship Flight Is A Spectacular Success Even After Crash Landing

Türksat

SpaceX is launching a telecommunications satellite for Türksat.

The booster is a Block 5 on its 4th flight and will on a drone ship.

The mission to geostationary transfer orbit will launch from Space Launch Complex-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.


Check your local time of launch at: www.timeanddate.com


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Background information about previous SpaceX launches: Wikipedia


Useful links to stay up to date on launches:

Spaceflightnow.com: Launch Schedule

Everyday Astronaut: Prelaunch Previews

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