Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-13

Mission Status

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

Mission Updates

15 feb, 03:04 Cosmic_Penguin

Launch success.

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15 feb, 02:00 Cosmic_Penguin

Liftoff.

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14 feb, 23:23 Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting Feb 15 at 01:59 UTC

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14 feb, 16:29 hitura-nobad

Now targeting Feb 15 at 01:58 UTC

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14 feb, 05:51 Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting Feb 14 at 23:01 UTC

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5 feb, 00:09 Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting Feb 14 at 22:00 UTC

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4 feb, 18:13 Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch window for February 15 (based on webcast start time).

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4 feb, 15:34 hitura-nobad

Now targeting Feb 15

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29 gen, 20:03 Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch.

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Mission Details

A batch of 24 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Tipo Missione Communications
Orbita Low Earth Orbit
Launch Window 22:00 - 02:00

Rocket Configuration

Name Falcon 9 Block 5
Manufacturer SpaceX
Height 70 m
Diameter 3.65 m
Maiden Flight 2018-05-11
Success Rate 556/557 (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.