Welcome to FLORIDA TODAY’s Space Team’s live coverage of this morning’s SpaceX Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40.
It’s launch day again! SpaceX canceled the Starlink mission on Monday, May 27, after the launch attempt was moved to the end of its assigned launch window. SpaceX has not given a reason for pulling out of the Memorial Day launch.
Today, SpaceX will again attempt to launch the Starlink 6-60 mission, a series of 23 Starlink internet satellites.
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The launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Launch Complex 40 is currently scheduled for 10:24 a.m. EDT. Backup capabilities are available until 11:28 a.m. EDT.
Eight and a half minutes into the flight, the Falcon 9 booster lands on the A shortage of Gravitas drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. No local sound waves are expected.
According to the 45th Weather Squadron, weather conditions are expected to be 80-90% favorable during the launch window.
SpaceX Falcon 9 refueling is now underway
Update 9:50 PM: SpaceX has announced that they are currently fueling up!
That means this morning’s Starlink mission will now launch at 10:24 a.m. without any delay, otherwise the launch will have to be postponed.
SpaceX drone ship
Update 9:44 am: The booster will land this morning A shortage of Gravitas drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Local sonic booms will not be heard – only the rumble of the rocket for those close to the Cape.
T-50 minutes until SpaceX launch
Update 9:34 am: While we wait for refueling to begin, SpaceX has confirmed that they are still on schedule for launch at 10:24 a.m. EDT.
T-1 hour until SpaceX Starlink launch
9:24 am: Without further update from SpaceX, we are currently an hour away from launch!
After the successful launch of this mission, SpaceX will launch another Starlink mission on Friday evening, May 31.
Preparation for the launch is underway in Brevard
Update 9:10 am: The Brevard County EOC has activated their launch operations ahead of this morning’s launch.
SpaceX Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral update
Updated 8:41 am.: The Space Team has a positive update. SpaceX is now targeting 10:24 am to launch this Starlink mission.
This leaves SpaceX with just over an hour left in the launch window – should they have to hold out again.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch stop update
Update 7:40 am.: While SpaceX hasn’t officially announced a new launch time, they have pushed back the start time of their livestream to 9:22 a.m. EDT.
The FLORIDA TODAY Space Team will update when we have an official launch time.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch stop update
07:00: While SpaceX still hasn’t announced a new launch time, they have until 11:28 a.m. to launch.
We will update when we have a new launch time.
SpaceX launch update
Update 6:50 am: We’re monitoring the situation, and while SpaceX hasn’t announced it, it appears the livestream will begin at 8:22 a.m. EDT.
SpaceX launch stop!
Updated 6:38 am.: SpaceX aims for new launch time. We will update as soon as it is announced.
SpaceX Falcon 9 booster from the first planned 10th mission
Update 6:35 am: The sun rises over the Space Coast, revealing scattered clouds yet calm skies. SpaceX is still targeting 7:30 a.m. EDT — just under an hour from now — for launch.
This morning’s booster flies before 10e time.
It is best remembered NASA Crew-6 mission in early 2023.
SpaceX Starship update
Update 6:25 am: Pending regulatory approval, SpaceX could launch its fourth Starship test flight as early as Wednesday, June 5, in Boca Chica, Texas.
In other Starship news: Local meetings will be held June 12 and 13 in Brevard where FAA officials can gather comments from locals about the proposed spaceship site at KSC Pad 39A.
A virtual meeting will take place on September 17e for those who cannot be there in person.
SpaceX will launch again from California later today
Update 6:15 am: Later today, SpaceX will launch ESA’s EarthCARE (Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer) mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
SpaceX’s weather forecast this morning
Update 6:05 am: SpaceX will attempt to launch again after yesterday’s scrub.
The 45e Weather Squadron is calling for 80-90% favorable conditions for this morning’s launch window.
Brooke Edwards is a space reporter for Florida Today. Contact her at bedwards@floridatoday.com or at @brookeofstars.