KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — 9:30 p.m. update: After being scrubbed a few times, SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites from the Space Coast Tuesday evening.
The launch, which carried 60 satellites, took place on its targeted launch at 9:13 p.m.
Watch Falcon 9 launch 60 Starlink satellites → https://t.co/bJFjLCzWdK https://t.co/MVepYNuXX6
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 25, 2020
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SpaceX tweeted Monday afternoon that it’s now targeting 9:13 p.m. Tuesday for the Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites.
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The company said it expects weather conditions in the recovery area should improve by then.
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Now targeting Tuesday, November 24 at 9:13 p.m. EST for Falcon 9’s launch of Starlink, when weather conditions in the recovery area should improve
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 23, 2020
More Falcon 9 launch and landing photos → https://t.co/095WHX44BX pic.twitter.com/FIKkAH1EwU
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 22, 2020
The company scrubbed two previous attempts for its next Falcon 9 rocket launch.
One launch was scheduled for Sunday night and another was Monday night.
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SpaceX announced its rocket and payload were healthy after standing down from Sunday night’s planned launch.
Standing down from today’s launch of Starlink. Rocket and payload are healthy; teams will use additional time to complete data reviews and are now working toward backup opportunity on Monday, November 23 at 9:34 p.m. but keeping an eye on recovery weather
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 23, 2020
11/22/20, 9:24PM | We have deactivated our launch operations support team after a scrubbed launch of the @SpaceX #Falcon9 #Starlink rocket. pic.twitter.com/LvHni5Rp1d
— Brevard EOC (@BrevardEOC) November 23, 2020
SpaceX previously launched its 15th Starlink payload on Oct. 24.
The rocket will carry at least 60 satellites to space.
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It is part of the goal to create a constellation network that will provide internet services to rural areas perhaps struggling with internet issues or don’t have reliable and affordable connections.
The company has a goal to have at least 14,000 satellites orbiting Earth, improving communications across the world.
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SpaceX is also in the middle of its Crew-1 mission that sent four astronauts to the International Space Station.
Channel 9 will air the launch live Tuesday. Click here to watch it live once it begins.
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