SpaceX launches 9th batch of Starlink Satellites [Scrubbed] Fourth Attempt
Launch attempt was scrubbed due to technical reasons.
Boca Chica Gal with NASASpaceflight providing great footage of work being done at the Boca Chica site and a Boston Dynamics robot dog is spotted:
SpaceX Boca Chica - Zeus the Robodog Spotted - High Bay Rises Rapidly
Last time the robodog was spotted when the SN7 tank blew up during a test.
Here is Adam Savage playing around with Spot:
SpaceX is launching 57 additional Satellites for their own Starlink Constellation.
The booster is a Block 5 on its 5th flight and will land on a drone ship.
The mission to low earth orbit will launch from LC 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX will attempt to capture the fairings.
Cargo:
- Payload mass is approximately 18,6 tonnes
- 57 Starlink Satellites
- 2 BlackSky Satellites
Check your local time of launch at: www.timeanddate.com
Where to watch:
Tim Dodd will be live streaming 30 minutes before launch:
Or 15 minutes before launch:
Background information about previous SpaceX launches: Wikipedia
Why SpaceX is Making Starlink - Real Engineering: Youtube
Useful links to stay up to date on launches:
Spaceflightnow.com: Launch Schedule
Everyday Astronaut: Prelaunch Previews
Space News:
NASA Spaceflight nasaspacefight.com
Be aware, this is rocket surgery.
Small disturbances can lead to postponed launches. Making sure everything is just right is way cheaper than risking big fireworks.