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submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by threelonmusketeers to c/spacex
 

Starlink Group 9-1 launch out of SLC-4E in California currently scheduled for 2024-06-19 03:40 UTC, or 2024-06-18 20:40 local time (PDT). Booster 1082-5 to land on Of Course I Still Love You.

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[–] threelonmusketeers 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1803261267282645086

All systems are looking good, weather is 90% favorable, and propellant load is about to begin for today’s launch of 20 @Starlink satellites from California

[–] threelonmusketeers 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Stage 1 landing confirmed!

Edit: M-vac shutdown.

[–] threelonmusketeers 1 points 6 months ago

MECO, stage separation, M-vac ignition, and fairing separation.

[–] threelonmusketeers 1 points 6 months ago
[–] threelonmusketeers 1 points 6 months ago

https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1803287542621769835

Deployment 20 @Starlink satellites confirmed

https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1803287770192105834

On orbit, the 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities will connect over laser backhaul to the existing constellation, using an advanced modem on board that acts as a cellphone tower in space

[–] threelonmusketeers 0 points 6 months ago

https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1802825844647448745

Later that night, Falcon 9 will launch 20 @Starlink satellites to orbit from California