SpaceX plans to launch a rocket early Tuesday — the morning voters go to the polls. The Starlink 10-5 mission will see the final batch of Starlink internet satellites launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket.
SpaceX has confirmed it is targeting a launch at 9:20 a.m. ET from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40.
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As SpaceX's latest batch of Starlink satellites, the launch will be on a northeastern trajectory.
The 45th Meteorological Service predicts an 80% chance of favorable weather during the launch period.
SpaceX Take off!
Update 9:20 AM: SpaceX just launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Station.
SpaceX Launch Live Stream Begins
Update 9:15 AM: SpaceX's launch stream was posted on the X site (formerly Twitter) above, just below the countdown clock. The launch is scheduled to take place in five minutes from Cape Canaveral Space Station.
We're 10 minutes away from SpaceX Falcon 9 launch!
Update 9:10 AM: T-10 minutesHead outside if you plan to watch this launch! If your skies are clear, it will be hard to miss the bright rocket soaring into the sky.
Just look south to the Kennedy Space Center from your direction.
SpaceX launch countdown
Update at 9:00 AM: Here's a behind-the-scenes rundown of SpaceX's countdown timeline.
- 38 minutes: SpaceX launch director confirms fuel payload is ready.
- 35 minutes: Start loading high quality kerosene and liquid oxygen into the first stage.
- 16 minutes: The second stage of liquid oxygen loading begins.
- 7 minutes: The Falcon 9 rocket engine begins cooling before launch.
- 1 minute: The flight computer begins final checks before launch; the fuel tank pressure starts to match the flight pressure.
- 45 seconds: SpaceX launch director confirms launch readiness.
- 3 seconds: The engine controller gives commands to the engine ignition sequence to start.
- 0 seconds: Take off.
SpaceX refueling underway!
Update 8:45 AM.: SpaceX has confirmed it is fueling up and targeting a launch at 9:20 AM!
SpaceX Polaris Dawn Crew Arrives in Florida
SpaceX launch weather forecast
Update 8:10 AM: Weather Squadron 45 forecasts an 80% chance of good weather for today's launch. Currently, the radar over the Space Coast appears clear.
Preferred Launch Operations Center Activated Ahead of SpaceX Launch
Update at 8:00 AM: The Brevard County Emergency Operations Center has been activated in preparation for this morning's Starlink launch.
SpaceX's new first-stage booster rocket
Update 7:50 AM: Although SpaceX has pushed the launch date to the end of the window, it is worth noting that this booster rocket is making its first flight.
Brooke Edwards is a space reporter for Florida Today. Contact her at [email protected] Or on X: @Brook of stars.
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