Starlink Group 7-9 launch out of SLC-4E in California currently scheduled for 2024-01-03 02:31 UTC, or 2024-01-02 18:31 local time (PST). Booster 1082-1 (new booster!) to land on Of Course I Still Love You.
This launch will include the first Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capabilities.
Webcasts:
- Spaceflight Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WGTDdOVJy0
- NASASpaceflight:
- The Launch Pad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLs2CwcYbGE
- Space Affairs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqby0Qq10Gg
- SpaceX: https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1742387397059555608#m
- The Space Devs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As8PfQqGoYM
https://nitter.net/SpaceX/status/1742309863244640300#m
Targeting back-to-back launches starting with tonight’s Falcon 9 launch of 21 @Starlink satellites from California followed by tomorrow’s Falcon 9 launch of the @OvzonAB Ovzon 3 mission from Florida→ spacex.com/launches
Jan 2, 2024 · 10:20 PM UTC
Pretty hype. I think the direct-to-cell stuff is super cool for emergencies.
I hope people read up on its limitations before thinking this is Starlink for cellphones.
Stage 1 landing confirmed!
SpaceX webcast is live: https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1742387397059555608#m
Edit: The webcast is hosted! Kate Tice and Jessie Anderson are hosting!
Space Affairs are restreaming on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqby0Qq10Gg
Propellant loading has begun: https://nitter.net/SpaceX/status/1742382700579942763#m
Propellant load has begun for tonight’s launch of 21 @Starlink satellites from California
Jan 3, 2024 · 3:09 AM UTC
Stage 2 LOx load is complete.
Liftoff!
MECO, stage separation, M-vac ignition, and fairing separation. The two fairing halves are on their 9th and 11th flights.
Stage 1 LOx load is complete.
Launch pushed to 2024-01-03 03:44 UTC, or 2024-01-02 19:44 local time (PST).
Norminal entry burn.
M-vac shutdown and webcast ended.
Starlink deploy confirmed: https://nitter.net/SpaceX/status/1742407267646132615#m
Deployment of 21 @Starlink satellites confirmed
Jan 3, 2024 · 4:47 AM UTC
Max-Q!