SpaceX launch of a batch of Starlink v2-mini satellites for their second generation high-speed low earth orbit internet satellite constellation. Will likely include a mix of Direct to Cell and normal v2-mini satellites.
Window Opens: August 31st at 1:39AM EDT (05:39 UTC)
Window Closes: August 31st at 5:39AM EDT (09:39 UTC)
Mission: F9 launch of 13 Starlink Direct to Cell and 8 Starlink v2 Mini satellites
Launch location: Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Earth.
Target orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO);
Booster:
Booster history:
Booster recovery:
Fairing recovery:
Rocket trajectory: Northeast flying parallel to the US east coast
Payload mass: Approximately 17 tonnes
Stubby nozzle: NO (thankfully)
Stats:
· SpaceX’s 88th launch of the year and the 13th launch of the month.
· 16th Falcon launch since the last failure, F9’s 369th orbital flight.
· SpaceX’s 203rd launch from SLC-40.
· landing on out of attempts.
· 271st successful landing since the last failed one.
· 190th launch dedicated to Starlink
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