SpaceX Starlink 16 [Live: 20.01.2021, 13:02 UTC]

in Space Exploration3 years ago (edited)

EDIT 1: New date due to unfavorable conditions in the landing area.

EDIT 2: New date due to additional inspections.


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

The booster is a Block 5 on its 8th flight and will land on a drone ship.

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

SpaceX will attempt to capture the fairings.

Cargo:

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

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


Where to watch:

30 minutes before Launch: Tim Dodd

15 minutes before launch: SpaceX Livestream


Track Starlink satellites on https://satellitemap.space/

Screenshot_20210117 Starlink satellite tracker.png

Background information about previous SpaceX launches: Wikipedia

Why SpaceX is Making Starlink - Real Engineering: Youtube

MikeOnSpace: OFFICIAL Starlink SPEED TEST results and SPACE LASERS - details on the Private Beta and Public Beta

Mark Handley: Using ground relays with Starlink

MikeOnSpace: Amazon KUIPER vs SpaceX STARLINK - Another heavyweight enters the race for Global Satellite Internet


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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