Launch recap: Scroll down for live coverage of the Tuesday, May 28 liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40.
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SpaceX canceled the Starlink mission on Monday, May 27, after moving the launch attempt to the end of the allotted launch window. SpaceX did not give a reason for pulling out of the Memorial Day liftoff.
On Tuesday morning, SpaceX made another attempt to launch the Starlink 6-60 mission, which is a batch of 23 Starlink Internet satellites.
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After a wait of about two hours, liftoff from Space Force Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral was scheduled for 10:24 a.m. EDT. Backup opportunities were available until 11:28 a.m. EDT.
After eight and a half minutes of flight, the Falcon 9 booster landed on the A lack of gravity droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. No local sonic booms were expected.
The 45th Weather Squadron had predicted that weather conditions for the launch window would be 80 to 90 percent favorable.
The SpaceX booster is coming!
Updated at 10:32 a.m..: The Falcon 9 booster landed on A lack of gravity!
EspaceX Lift-off!
Updated at 10:24 a.m.: SpaceX just launched the Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral space station.
SpaceX launch webcast begins
Updated at 10:19 a.m.: Liftoff is scheduled in five minutes from the Cape Canaveral space station.
We are 10 minutes away from the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket!
Update 10:14 a.m.: T-10 minutes! Come out if you plan to attend this launch! If the sky is clear, it will be difficult to miss the bright flare rising into the sky.
Just look south at the Kennedy Space Center from your direction.
SpaceX Launch Countdown Timeline
Updated at 10:04 a.m.: Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at SpaceX’s countdown. T-minus:
- 38 minutes: SpaceX launch director checks the “go” for the propellant charge.
- 35 minutes: Loading of rocket-grade kerosene and liquid oxygen from the first stage begins.
- 16 minutes: Liquid oxygen loading of the second stage begins.
- 7 minutes: Falcon 9 begins engine cooling before launch.
- 1 minute: The command flight computer begins final checks before launch; pressurization of the propellant tank to flight pressure begins.
- 45 seconds: SpaceX launch director checks “good” for launch.
- 3 seconds: The engine controller controls the start of the engine ignition sequence.
- 0 seconds: Lift-off.
SpaceX Falcon 9 refueling underway
Updated at 9:50 p.m.: SpaceX announced that they are currently refueling!
This means that this morning’s Starlink mission is now locked to lift off at 10:24 a.m. without any countdown, otherwise the launch must be postponed.
SpaceX drone
Updated at 9:44 a.m.: This morning, the booster will land on A lack of gravity droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. Local sonic booms will not be heard – just the rumble of the rocket for those near Cape Town.
T-50 minutes before SpaceX launch
Updated at 9:34 a.m.: As we wait for refueling to begin, SpaceX has confirmed that it is still on track for liftoff at 10:24 a.m. EDT.
T-1 hour before SpaceX Starlink launch
9:24 a.m.: With no further updates from SpaceX, we are currently an hour away from liftoff!
Following the successful launch of this mission, SpaceX will launch another Starlink mission on the evening of Friday, May 31.
Preparation for launch underway in Brevard
Updated at 9:10 a.m.: Brevard County COE activated its launch operations ahead of this morning’s launch.
SpaceX Starlink launches from Cape Canaveral
Updated at 8:41 a.m..: The space team has a positive update. SpaceX is now targeting 10:24 a.m. to launch this Starlink mission.
That leaves SpaceX with just over an hour in the launch window – if they have to wait again.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch update
Updated at 7:40 a.m..: Although SpaceX has not officially announced a new takeoff time, they have pushed back their live stream start time to 9:22 a.m. EDT.
The FLORIDA TODAY Space Team will be updated when we have an official launch time.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch update
07:00: Although SpaceX still hasn’t announced a new liftoff time, they have until 11:28 a.m. to launch.
We will update when we have a new launch time.
SpaceX Launch Update
Updated at 6:50 a.m.: We’re monitoring the situation, and while SpaceX hasn’t announced, it appears live steam will begin at 8:22 a.m. EDT.
SpaceX launch suspended!
Updated at 6:38 a.m..: SpaceX aims for a new takeoff time. We will update as soon as it is announced.
The former’s SpaceX Falcon 9 booster is expected to carry out its 10th mission
Updated at 6:35 a.m.: The Sun rises over the Space Coast, revealing scattered clouds but calm skies. SpaceX is still targeting 7:30 a.m. EDT – in just under an hour – for liftoff.
This morning’s booster flies for the 10thth time.
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SpaceX ship update
Updated at 6:25 a.m.: Pending regulatory approval, SpaceX could launch its fourth Starship test flight in Boca Chica, Texas, as early as Wednesday, June 5.
In other Starship news, Local meetings will be held June 12 and 13 in Brevard for FAA officials to gather feedback from residents on the proposed Starship site at KSC Pad 39A.
A virtual meeting will take place on the 17thth for those who cannot come in person.
SpaceX will launch again from California later today
Updated at 6:15 a.m.: Later today, SpaceX will launch ESA’s EarthCARE (Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer) mission from Vandenberg Space Station, California.
Weather forecast for SpaceX launch this morning
Updated at 6:05 a.m.: SpaceX will try to launch again after yesterday’s scrub.
The 45th Weather Squadron is calling for 80-90% favorable conditions for this morning’s launch window.
Brooke Edwards is a space reporter for Florida Today. Contact her at bedwards@floridatoday.com or on @brookeofstars.