Edhat Staff
On Friday, September 20 at 6:50 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.
This was the 13th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched SDA-0A, Transporter-11, SARah-2, and now 10 Starlink missions.
Watch the full launch below:
Liftoff! pic.twitter.com/u4pefHLdda
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 20, 2024
SpaceX Starlink Launch from Vandenberg Delayed Again, Rescheduled for Friday
Update by the edhat staff
September 19, 2024
This launch is now scheduled to lift off Friday morning at 5:00 a.m.
Update by the edhat staff
September 18, 2024
The Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg has been delayed. The vehicle is now slated to lift off Thursday morning at 5:00 a.m.
SpaceX Set to Launch Starlink Satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday
By the edhat staff
September 17, 2024
SpaceX is gearing up for its next Falcon 9 rocket launch scheduled for early Wednesday morning. The launch, part of its ongoing Starlink mission, is set to deploy several Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit.
The Falcon 9 rocket is slated to lift off at exactly 7:20 a.m. from the SLC-4E launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base. This mission, dubbed Starlink 9-17, marks another significant step in SpaceX’s efforts to expand its satellite internet connectivity.
Following the successful separation of its stages, the Falcon 9’s first stage booster will attempt a precision landing on the SpaceX droneship, ‘Of Course I Still Love You,’ stationed in the Pacific Ocean. This recovery is part of SpaceX’s commitment to reusability, reducing the cost of access to space.
The launch occurs shortly after sunrise, which may restrict visibility to within about 100 statute miles from the launch pad and along the rocket’s flight trajectory. Spectators hoping to witness the event should secure a vantage point early and consult local visibility forecasts.
For enthusiasts unable to watch the launch in person, SpaceX provides a live countdown and video feed available through their website, accessible at https://spacex.com/launches.
Maybe Thursday???:
September 19 Falcon 9 • Starlink 9-17
Launch time: 7:12 a.m. PDT (10:12 a.m. EDT / 1412 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. Following stage separation, the first stage booster is due to land on the SpaceX droneship, ‘Of Course I Still Love You.’
***Note: Gleamed from; https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/
According to “RocketLaunch.Live” it’s saying:
Launch Date
Friday, September 20, 2024
Launch Time
06:50 AM (UTC-7)
https://www.rocketlaunch.live/launch/starlink-9-17
It’s pretty overcast here in DT SB… now it says:
September 19 Falcon 9 • Starlink 9-17
Launch time: 7:12 a.m. PDT (10:12 a.m. EDT / 1412 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. Following stage separation, the first stage booster is due to land on the SpaceX droneship, ‘Of Course I Still Love You.’
Updated: September 18
…note this time I actually included the date, & still “Gleaned” from SFN (spelled correctly this time I hope)? since it’s 7:05 currently I’m thinking this will be put off as there’s nothing on the home page saying anything about the launch, like it usually does… (speculation & guesses)