SpaceX Completes Tuesday Launch of Satellites

Update by the edhat staff
January 31, 2023

SpaceX has successfully completed a launch of more Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday morning.

The Falcon 9 launch took place at 8:15 a.m. carrying 49 Starlink satellites and D-Orbit’s ION SCV009 Eclectic Elena to low-Earth orbit. 

Watch the launch below:

Update by the edhat staff
January 29, 2023

SpaceX has postponed their scheduled Sunday launch.

"To complete pre-launch checkouts, now targeting Monday, January 30 for launch of Starlink and D-Orbit’s ION SCV009 Eclectic Elena from SLC-4E in California," SpaceX stated.

By the edhat staff
January 28, 2023

SpaceX is targeting a Sunday morning launch of more Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

The launch window is planned for 8:47 a.m. with an additional launch opportunity that same day at 12:45 p.m. with backup opportunities also available on Monday at 8:34 a.m. and 12:31 p.m.

SpaceX will be utilizing a Falcon 9 rocket to send 49 Starlink satellites and D-Orbit’s ION SCV009 Eclectic Elena to low-Earth orbit. 

The first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched NROL-87, NROL-85, SARah-1, SWOT, and two Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship stationed in the Pacific Ocean.

The rocket will head southward and could be visible within 100 miles of the base.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff.