On Tuesday, June 18 at 8:40 p.m. PT, Falcon 9 launched 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Station in California.

This was the fifth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched USSF-62 and now four Starlink missions.

This California launch went smoothly while the Florida launch of the SES Astra 1P has been delayed twice due to inclemate weather.

SpaceX to launch two on Tuesday with 20 Starlink satellites including 13 Direct to Cell

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, June 18 for a Falcon 9 launch of 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Station in California. Liftoff is targeted for 8:00 p.m. PT, with backup opportunities available until 12:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, June 19. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Thursday, June 19 starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.

A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.

This is the fifth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched USSF-62, and three Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean.