Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-34

Mission Status

Current T-0 confirmed by official or reliable sources.

Mission Updates

Jan 31, 03:01 PM Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting Feb 10 at 14:07 UTC

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Jan 29, 03:24 PM Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting Feb 10 at 14:00 UTC

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Jan 27, 03:45 PM Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch.

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Mission Details

A batch of 25 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Mission Type Communications
Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Launch Window 02:07 PM - 06:07 PM

Rocket Configuration

Name Falcon 9 Block 5
Manufacturer SpaceX
Height 70 m
Diameter 3.65 m
Maiden Flight 2018-05-11
Success Rate 539/540 (100%)

Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.