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SpaceX launch of a batch of Starlink v2-mini satellites for their second generation high-speed Low Earth Orbit internet satellite constellation. Window Opens: August 2nd at 12:19AM EDT (04:19 UTC) Window Closes: August 2nd at 4:19AM EDT (08:19 UTC) Mission: F9 launch of 23 Starlink v2 Mini satellites Launch location: Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, Earth. Target orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Booster: B1078-12; 39d 11h 4min turnaround Booster history: Crew-6, O3b mPOWER 2, SL 6-4, SL 6-8, SL 6-16, SL 6-31, USSF-124, SL 6-46, SL 6-53, SL 6-60, SL 10-2 Booster recovery: A Shortfall Of Gravitas (ASOG) Fairing recovery: GO Cosmos Rocket trajectory: Northeast flying parallel to the US east coast Payload mass: Approximately 16.8 tonnes Stubby nozzle: NO (thankfully) Stats: · SpaceX's 76th launch of the year and the 1st launch of the month. · 4th Falcon launch since the last failure, F9's 357th orbital flight. · SpaceX's 87th launch from LC-39A. · 78th landing on ASOG out of 78 attempts. · 259th successful landing since the last failed one. · 183rd launch dedicated to Starlink. ⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. ⚡ 🔍 If you are interested in using footage captured by this stream, please review our content use policy:
