Edhat Staff
Update by the edhat staff
October 30, 2024
On Wednesday, October 30 at 5:07 a.m., Falcon 9 launched 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
This was the 14th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched SDA-0A, Transporter-11, SARah-2, and now 11 Starlink missions.
SpaceX Launch Rescheduled to Wednesday Morning
Update by the edhat staff
October 29, 2024
SpaceX is now targeting Wednesday, October 30 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 (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Liftoff is targeted for 4:07 a.m. PT, with backup opportunities available until 4:21 a.m.
A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch here and on X @SpaceX. You can also watch the webcast on the new X TV app.
This is the 14th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched SDA-0A, Transporter-11, SARah-2, and 10 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.
SpaceX to Illuminate Early Morning Sky with Falcon 9 Rocket Launch
By the edhat staff
October 28, 2024
In the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, October 29, the Southern California sky is set to come alive with the fiery ascent of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking another step in the company’s mission to expand global internet coverage.
Scheduled for 4:30 a.m. from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, the launch will add to the growing network of Starlink satellites orbiting the Earth.
This particular mission, dubbed Starlink 9-9, will deploy an array of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit, further bolstering SpaceX’s ambitious project to provide high-speed internet across the globe, including in remote and under-served regions. The early morning launch promises not only to enhance global connectivity but also to offer a spectacular view to those in the surrounding areas, weather permitting.
Space enthusiasts and early risers alike may have the unique opportunity to witness the Falcon 9’s journey skyward with the naked eye as it carves a luminous trail through the darkness.
The first stage booster scheduled to make a pinpoint landing on the SpaceX droneship ‘Of Course I Still Love You’ stationed in the Pacific Ocean, a little more than eight minutes after liftoff.
The launch should be available to view through SpaceX’s live feed on X.
SpaceflightNow says:
October 29 Falcon 9 • Starlink 9-9
Launch time: 4:07 a.m. PDT (7:07 a.m. EDT, 1107 UTC)
Launch site: SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch another batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites to low Earth orbit. A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, the first stage booster will land on the SpaceX droneship, ‘Of Course I Still Love You.’ Delayed from Oct. 29.”
…the email I got from Vandenburg says Thurs. AM:
“The upcoming launch has been rescheduled, and Vandenberg Guardians and Airmen are now scheduled to support the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East, in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 30th.
The launch window will open at 4:07 a.m. PT. ”
…Thank you ED for that link earlier, so now I get lots of emails 🙂
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It lifted off at 5:07 this morning, Wednesday, and the very loud sonic boom hit and shook my entire house at 5:13 am.
Fine and dandy but someone needs to hold SpaceX accountable for the environmental damage they are creating for profit. Not just the launches and landings but the debris falling from the sky as these thousands of satellites age out. My understanding is that the “plan” is to just send them into the atmosphere to burn and fall apart when they finish their 5 years life. Minimally it seems the dead satellites should be pushed out into deeper space to get lost, if possible. Otherwise some offset needs to be made by SpaceX to compensate the world for the pollution it is engendering. This would also make them more likely to be less dirty.