Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-100

Mission Status

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

Weather Probability 60% GO

Mission Updates

19 gen, 00:46 Cosmic_Penguin

Launch success.

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18 gen, 23:31 Cosmic_Penguin

Liftoff.

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18 gen, 23:21 LL2

Unofficial Re-stream by SPACE AFFAIRS has started

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18 gen, 20:08 Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting Jan 18 at 23:31 UTC

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18 gen, 00:12 Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting Jan 18 at 22:06 UTC

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16 gen, 16:41 Cosmic_Penguin

Updated launch weather, 60% GO at start of window (90% at end).

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10 gen, 00:09 Cosmic_Penguin

Now targeting Jan 18 at 22:04 UTC

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8 gen, 20:13 Cosmic_Penguin

GO for launch.

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8 gen, 16:35 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 22:04 - 02:04

Rocket Configuration

Name Falcon 9 Block 5
Manufacturer SpaceX
Height 70 m
Diameter 3.65 m
Maiden Flight 2018-05-11
Success Rate 553/554 (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.