SpaceX is launching another batch of 60 Starlink satellites [Live: 03.09.20, 12:26 UTC] - Second Attempt

in Space Exploration4 years ago (edited)

Starlink 11 and the second 150 m hop of SN-6 were both scrubbed on the 30th of August because of weather.

SpaceX Starlink 11

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

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

The mission to low earth orbit will launch from LC 39a at Kennedy Space Center.

SpaceX will attempt to capture the fairings.

Cargo:

  • Payload mass is approximately 18,5 tonnes
  • 60 Starlink Satellites

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


Where to watch:

Tim Dodd will be live streaming 30 minutes before launch:

Or 15 minutes before launch:


Background information about previous SpaceX launches: Wikipedia

Why SpaceX is Making Starlink - Real Engineering: Youtube


SpaceX Starship 150m Hop

Launch window opens at 13:00 UTC and lasts 12 hours.

Starship SN-6 prototype has a diameter of 9 meters and stands 50 meters tall.

This is the second flight of a Starship.

A lot of people are having a ton of fun simulating what the next steps in the Starship testing cycle will be. Here is one example: Starship SN8 20km Hop w/ corrected landing burn

For more details, see Starship development history


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


Where to watch:

Tim Dodd will be covering this hop attempt. From experience it takes a long time for the SpaceX teams to get ready. Tim will probably start around 18:00 UTC.

It is worth dropping into LabPadre's stream because they will be streaming during the whole launch window.


Background information about previous SpaceX launches: Wikipedia


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.


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