Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink 1

Success

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink 1

Launch probability: 80%

A batch of 60 satellites for Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system. Since the demo launch of Starlink satellites, SpaceX has increased spectrum capacity for the end-user through upgrades in design that maximize the use of both Ka and Ku bands. Additionally, components of each satellite are 100% destructible and will quickly burn up in Earth’s atmosphere at the end of their life cycle.

Mission type: Communications · Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Rocket: Falcon 9 · Provider: SpaceX

Launch pad

Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · View on map (opens in new tab)