SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Starlink 6-56

SpaceX launch of a batch of Starlink v2-mini satellites for their second generation high-speed Low Earth Orbit internet satellite constellation.

Window Opens: May 8th at 10:42AM EDT (14:42 UTC)
Window Closes: May 8th at 2:42PM EDT (18:42 UTC)

Mission: F9 launch of 23 Starlink v2 Mini satellites
Launch location: Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, Earth.
Target orbit: Low Earth Orbit, 316-by-323km 43º orbit
Booster:
Booster history:
Booster recovery: A Shortfall Of Gravitas (ASOG); 599km downrange
Fairing recovery: Bob or Doug
Rocket trajectory: Southeast from the Cape passing northeast of Bahamas
Payload mass: About 16.8 tonnes
Stubby nozzle: NO (thankfully)
Stats:
· SpaceX's 48th launch of the year and the 4th launch of the month.
· 312th Falcon orbital launch since Amos 6, F9's 331st orbital flight.
· SpaceX's 83rd launch from LC-39A.
· 68th landing on ASOG out of 68 attempts.
· 231st successful landing since the last failed one.
· 88th launch dedicated to Starlink Gen 2 and 162nd launch dedicated to Starlink overall.

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[jayrog]

I just saw this go over my house right now!!! First starlink group I’ve ever seen in person

[DaNcEbOyeVa]

Saw this starlink train for the first time ever in person. So cool

[wilbotiberiusbaggins]

Hiya NSF caught up today; great coverage once again. Wilbo

[DavidGoben]

Was out on my long walk during the launch here in Kissimmee, FL. Had a great view of the launch from the south-side sidewalk next to the Osceola Parkway.

[MSSONGCHAU]

I followed Gemini as a kid. All I can say is WOW!!

[jetmichaela]

We are all excited guys for the launch of starship 🚀🚀🚀🚀✨ 🙏

[proesterchen]

SECO 1 occurred at 27088 kph and 152 km altitude.

[BobTaile]

How many SpaceX launches this year to April 8th?