On Friday SpaceX plans to launch to Low Earth Orbit Starlink Group 9-5, a batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation from Vandenberg SFB’s Space Launch Complex 4E, California at 1:00 AM – 5:23 AM PDT, weather permitting.
Weather reports indicate 68°, Precipitation: 20%, Humidity: 79%, Wind: 13 mph
SpaceX still a Go! for Friday’s launch of Starlink Group 9-5 smallsats
On Friday SpaceX plans to launch to Low Earth Orbit Starlink Group 9-5, a batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation from Vandenberg SFB’s Space Launch Complex 4E, California at 1:00 AM – 5:23 AM PDT.
The forecast calls for a temperature of 57°F, few clouds, 19% cloud cover and a wind speed of 5mph.
The expense of the mission is $52 million.
Space Launch Complex 4E has witnessed the launch of 155 rockets, including 155 orbital launch attempts, while Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, has been the site for 767 rocket launches.
The second ASDS barge, Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY), services launches in the Pacific Ocean and will be the site of the booster recovery of the Falcon 9 booster.