Starlink Mission

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, July 18 at 10:25 p.m. PT (05:25 UTC on July 19) for a Falcon 9 launch of 15 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. If needed, backup opportunities are available on Wednesday, July 19 at 9:09 p.m. PT (04:09 UTC on July 20) and 10:00 p.m. PT (05:00 UTC on July 20).

This is the 10th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched NROL-87, NROL-85, SARah-1, SWOT, Transporter-8, and four 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.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff.

[xanderbose]

Considering ignition appears to start at T-3 seconds, it’s fascinating that just 2 seconds separated that machine from sitting there to roaring into the heavens.

[nostromo]

Good professional conduct. Continuous Improvement program is on track at SpaceX. Well done

[IMDARKFIRE]

Rather see a scrub than a vehicle loss, good job everyone.

[rodmartinez]

Perfect evening in Southern California. Skies are clear. Sitting on porch looking directly towards launch site

[delinquentdesign]

Let’s hope for a re-attempt tomorrow then we can see lit by the sun and that’s all I care about. You should schedule all launches in California to be right after sundown for the best effect. DO IT👊

[BanjaraHillbillies]

Bummer. Glad that I didn't drive over to my watch spot at Vandenberg SFB. We were going to watch from our back yard and listen for the sonic boom 💥... oh well... try again tomorrow!

[lashropa]

0:00 I love this track! Consider posting links in future. A Starink playlist, maybe? Great taste. <3

[theflano]

Shame that we had an abort today but it’s better to be safe than sorry, good job guys

[dwcvxqu]

God damnit I waited up all night for this for an abort.

[antenaseinterfacescb]

Everything is amazing. Tomorrow another window for the launch.

[jameshoffman]

Only 15 Starlink satellites - that’s only a fraction of the number launched in the past by Falcon. I heard the most recent generation of starlink satellites are much bigger.

[Widderic]

"That's a bummer man." - Labowski

[lauriejoneswilson]

Safety first Good Luck for next time.

[PH-G]

Stage 2 lox finished about a minute late. Wonder if that has anything to do with it.

[bhc]

Did the mission get scrubbed again? I would have thought there would be video by now.

[DeltaSFBay]

Good thing it was scrubbed as we could've had some problems. Our Sun was not cooperating and let out a huge CME...Our Sun caused the last loss of Starlink satellites....

[webmike]

Launch tomorrow night place. We were standing outside waiting for the

[FrankBenlin]

It's okay, baby. Of course I still love you.

[paulstubbs]

Is it correct that in the last few seconds the Falcon 9 is autonomous so the vehicle would have initiated the abort?

[Grei_Undyne]

Mission abort at 5 second to launch mark. Unidentified to public what caused abort as of writing