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 LC 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX will attempt to capture the fairings.
Cargo:
- Payload mass is approximately 15,6 tonnes
- 60 Starlink Satellites
Launch window opens at 19:37 UTC (April 22nd 2020).
Check your local time 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
Earlier coverage of Starlink:
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.
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