SpaceX Launch Sends Starlink Satellites Into Orbit Sunday Evening

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SpaceX launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 23, 2024 (Photo: SpaceX)

Update by the edhat staff
June 24, 2024

On Sunday, June 23 at 8:47 p.m., Falcon 9 launched 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

This was the 11th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched SDA-0A, SARah-2, and now nine Starlink missions.

Rocket launch seen from San Roque on June 23, 2024 (Photo: Joe DeLise)
Rocket launch seen from San Roque on June 23, 2024 (Photo: Joe DeLise)
SpaceX launch seen from Santa Barbara’s Mesa neighborhood on June 23, 2024 (Photo by Geo Duarte)
SpaceX launch seen from Santa Barbara’s Mesa neighborhood on June 23, 2024 (Photo by Geo Duarte)
SpaceX launch seen from Santa Barbara’s Mesa neighborhood on June 23, 2024 (Photo by Geo Duarte)
SpaceX launch seen from Santa Barbara’s Mesa neighborhood on June 23, 2024 (Photo by Geo Duarte)

SpaceX Launch Scheduled for Sunday Evening

By the edhat staff
June 22, 2024

SpaceX is targeting Sunday, June 23 for a Falcon 9 launch of 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East  at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Liftoff is targeted for 8:47 p.m. with backup opportunities available until 12:41 a.m. on Monday, June 24. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Monday, June 24 starting at 11:22 p.m.

A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.

This is the 11th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched SDA-0A, SARah-2, and eight Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean.

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