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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. Will likely include a mix of Direct to Cell and normal v2-mini satellites. Window Opens: August 31st at 1:39AM EDT (05:39 UTC) Window Closes: August 31st at 5:39AM EDT (09:39 UTC) Mission: F9 launch of 13 Starlink Direct to Cell and 8 Starlink v2 Mini satellites Launch location: Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Earth. Target orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO); Booster: Booster history: Booster recovery: Fairing recovery: Rocket trajectory: Northeast flying parallel to the US east coast Payload mass: Approximately 17 tonnes Stubby nozzle: NO (thankfully) Stats: · SpaceX's 88th launch of the year and the 13th launch of the month. · 16th Falcon launch since the last failure, F9's 369th orbital flight. · SpaceX's 203rd launch from SLC-40. · landing on out of attempts. · 271st successful landing since the last failed one. · 190th 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:
