Second launch of a potential double header tonight.
Starlink Group 8-10 launch out of SLC-40 in Florida currently scheduled for 2024-08-31 07:43 UTC, or 2024-08-31 03:43 local time (EDT). Booster 1069-18 to land on Just Read the Instructions.
Webcasts:
- Space Affairs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82etoCgfwMM
- Spaceflight Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JID7_Fir1kY
- NASASpaceflight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R80ooQOHsEc
- The Launch Pad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnBJKh-WecY
- SpaceX: https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1829785683193463223
- The Space Devs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKN7JG2M92k
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I thought SpaceX was grounded. Were they really cleared to start launching again already?
Yep, the FAA cleared Falcon 9 to resume operations a few hours ago.
Next up is actually Starlink 9-5 out of Vandenberg in just under half an hour.
Wow, that’s surprisingly quick turnaround!
https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1829694994703331393
Targeting back-to-back Falcon 9 launches tonight from California and Florida
Norminal launch, booster landing, and Starlink deployment. (Photos)
