Upcoming Falcon 9 Launch: Starlink Group 6-69
On November 10, 2024, SpaceX is set to launch its Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket as part of the Starlink Group 6-69 mission. The liftoff is scheduled for 21:28 UTC, which translates to 16:28 EST. This mission continues SpaceX’s commitment to expanding its Starlink satellite constellation, aimed at providing global broadband internet service.
Mission Details
- Launch Provider: SpaceX
- Rocket: Falcon 9 B1080-12
- Launch Location: Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida
- Payload Mass: Unknown
- Orbit: Low-Earth Orbit (LEO)
- First Stage Recovery: The first stage, B1080, will be recovered on the drone ship named A Shortfall of Gravitas (ASoG), with support from the tugboat Signet Warhorse I and the support vessel Doug.
- Fairing Recovery: The fairing halves will be recovered from the ocean by the support vessel Doug.
This launch marks a significant milestone in SpaceX’s operations:
- It will be the 392nd launch of the Falcon 9 rocket.
- This will be the 107th Falcon 9 launch in 2024 alone.
- The mission will utilize a flight-proven stage for the 321st time.
- It represents the 215th SpaceX launch from SLC-40.
- This will be the 409th mission conducted by SpaceX.
- Overall, it will be the 413th launch for SpaceX.
- The Falcon 9 rocket will have its 112th launch in 2024.
- The mission is expected to achieve the 288th successful landing of a Falcon booster on a drone ship.
- This will be the 377th landing attempt of a Falcon booster.
- It will also mark the 365th successful landing of a Falcon booster.
As SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of space technology, the Starlink Group 6-69 mission is another step towards enhancing global internet connectivity through its expanding satellite network. With each launch, SpaceX aims to provide faster and more reliable internet access to underserved areas around the world, paving the way for a more connected future.
Stay tuned for updates as the launch date approaches, and follow SpaceX’s progress as they prepare for this exciting mission.
