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T-minus to liftoffMar 18, 12:16:39 UTC StatusSuccess
VehicleFalcon 9 Block 5
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadLaunch Complex 39A
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Mission
A batch of 60 satellites for Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
SiteKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
WindowMar 18, 12:16:39 UTC→Mar 18, 12:16:39 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyFalcon
Height70 m
Diameter3.65 m
Stages2
ReusableYes
LEO capacity22,800 kg
Track record606/607 successful
Landings593/598
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
Launch Complex 39A
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Q's read
Weather Go90%LL2 Go90%Wind4 ktGusts4 ktCloud50%Temp81°F
Limiting rule: No flight through cumulus cloud with top at or above the freezing level.
8800% cloud cover in layer above freezing (15665 ft) — approximated · ≥60% layer 11519–20083 ft (8564 ft thick) — approximated
First Stage · Flight-provenB1048 lost5th flight
Flights5
Landings4/580%
Fastest turn74d 14h
Landing failed · ASDS· 630 km downrange 127d 21h since last flightLanding burn not performed after premature engine shutdown during ascent