Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-33

Mission Status

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

Mission Updates

7 feb, 22:03 Cosmic_Penguin

Launch success.

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7 feb, 20:58 Cosmic_Penguin

Liftoff.

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7 feb, 20:48 LL2

Unofficial Re-stream by SPACE AFFAIRS has started

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7 feb, 17:06 Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting Feb 07 at 20:58 UTC

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7 feb, 13:53 Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting Feb 07 at 20:41 UTC

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6 feb, 23:14 Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting Feb 07 at 17:21 UTC

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4 feb, 05:04 Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting Feb 07 at 17:05 UTC

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26 gen, 18:16 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.

Tipo Missione Communications
Orbita Low Earth Orbit
Launch Window 17:05 - 21:05

Rocket Configuration

Name Falcon 9 Block 5
Manufacturer SpaceX
Height 70 m
Diameter 3.65 m
Maiden Flight 2018-05-11
Success Rate 542/543 (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.