Forecasters with the Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron predict an 80% chance of "go" conditions for this evening's attempt. EDT: The weather looks favorable for an on-time liftoff this evening. EDT: SpaceX stated that the Falcon 9 rocket and the weather are looking good for an on-time launch attempt tonight from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. All looks good for on-time launch attemptĩ:15 p.m. EDT: The SpaceX Launch Director has given the command to begin fueling the Falcon 9 ahead of a 10:09 p.m. EDT: SpaceX is continuing to countdown to an on-time liftoff at 10:09 p.m. EDT: SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 Starlink rideshare mission from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The first payload deployment will occur about 49 minutes after liftoff with Starlink deployment about 23 minutes after that. EDT: The first stage of the Falcon 9 has landed on the Just Read the Instructions drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. EDT: SpaceX confirms a good deployment of the Spaceflight Inc. Updates from the real-time event below: First payload deployed successfullyġ1:09 p.m. If a backup launch opportunity is needed, SpaceX can try again on Monday, Sept. Spaceflight's Sherpa-LTC will deploy first from the Falcon 9's second stage around 49 minutes after liftoff followed by the stack of 51 Starlink satellites which will separate about 23 minutes later. After liftoff, the Falcon 9 first stage will target a landing on the Just Read the Instructions drone ship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Tonight's Falcon 9 flight marks the 59th for the internet constellation and Florida's 38th launch of the year. Spaceflight's orbital transfer vehicle, Sherpa-LTC, will serve as a third stage vehicle and deliver an undisclosed customer payload to a further orbit before deployment. Tonight's rideshare mission features 51 Starlink satellites and an orbital transfer vehicle for customer Spaceflight Inc. 4, for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Falcon 9 first stage landed on a drone ship landing in the Atlantic Ocean. Read our full post-launch story here.įollow live as SpaceX targets 10:09 p.m. EDT! The rocket successfully took more Starlink internet satellites to orbit. Update: Liftoff of Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral at 10:09 p.m. Please support it with a subscription here. Journalism like this takes time and resources. Space is important to us and that's why we're working to bring you top coverage of the industry and Florida launches.
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