Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-31

Mission Status

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Weather Probability 90% GO

Mission Updates

21 mag, 11:11 Cosmic_Penguin

Launch success.

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21 mag, 10:04 Cosmic_Penguin

Liftoff.

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21 mag, 09:53 LL2

Unofficial Re-stream by SPACE AFFAIRS has started

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20 mag, 23:45 Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting May 21 at 10:04 UTC

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20 mag, 19:37 Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting May 21 at 09:59 UTC

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20 mag, 17:32 Cosmic_Penguin

Updated launch site weather.

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20 mag, 06:16 Cosmic_Penguin

Updated launch weather, 85% GO.

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14 mag, 03:03 Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting May 21 at 09:26 UTC

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12 mag, 20:23 Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting May 22 at 09:04 UTC

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5 mag, 15:13 Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch.

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Mission Details

A batch of 29 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Tipo Missione Communications
Orbita Low Earth Orbit
Launch Window 09:26 - 13:26

Rocket Configuration

Name Falcon 9 Block 5
Manufacturer SpaceX
Height 70 m
Diameter 3.65 m
Maiden Flight 2018-05-11
Success Rate 595/596 (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.