Edhat Staff
Update by the edhat staff
January 14, 2024
After several reschedules, SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday, January 14 at 12:59 a.m. The rocket sent 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
This was the 18th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE, Transporter-4, Transporter-5, Globalstar FM15, ISI EROS C-3, Korea 425, and now eight Starlink missions.
Watch the liftoff below:
Watch Falcon 9 launch 22 @Starlink satellites to orbit https://t.co/ko9vpsC9fx
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 13, 2024
Update by the edhat staff
January 13, 2024
SpaceX has rescheduled the launch again to Sunday, January 14 at 12:59 a.m.
Update by the edhat staff
January 12, 2024
SpaceX is now targeting Saturday, January 13 for a Falcon 9 launch of 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Liftoff is targeted for 12:59 a.m. with an additional opportunity available on Sunday, January 14 at 12:59 a.m. if needed.
A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.
Update by the edhat staff
January 10, 2024
Tuesday’s scheduled SpaceX launch has now been rescheduled to Thursday, January 11, 2024.
The updated launch window will be from 12:59 to 1:27 a.m.
SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, January 9 for a Falcon 9 launch of 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Liftoff is targeted for 9:06 p.m. with backup opportunities available until 11:28 p.m. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Wednesday, January 10 starting at 9:08 p.m.
A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live here.
This is the 18th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE, Transporter-4, Transporter-5, Globalstar FM15, ISI EROS C-3, Korea 425 and seven Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean.
Astronomers care!
Check out this graphic depiction of the number of satellites (a good discussion of Musk’s power too):
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/07/28/business/starlink.html
or access it here:
https://archive.is/zPAnr
Does no one else think we are putting too much junk in our atmosphere?
It’s like once a week now….
tMo – Good point. Never really thought of it that way, but I agree. Sure seems like we have a lot up there.
What’s the life expectancy of these things? Will they be falling on our kid’s heads or our grandkid’s heads? And how about our view of the stars? Nobody seems to care, yet.
They burn up on re-entry.
“The size and scale of the Starlink project concerns astronomers, who fear that the bright, orbiting objects will interfere with observations of the universe, as well as spaceflight safety experts who now see Starlink as the number one source of collision hazard in Earth’s orbit. In addition to that, some scientists worry that the amount of metal that will be burning up in Earth’s atmosphere as old satellites are deorbited could trigger unpredictable changes to the planet’s climate.
How many? Do look at the Times graphics of orbiting satellites, it’s mind-blowing.
“Musk’s initial estimate of the number of satellites soon grew, as he hoped to capture a part of the estimated $1 trillion worldwide internet connectivity market to help achieve his Mars colonization vision. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted SpaceX permission to fly 12,000 Starlink satellites, and the company has filed paperwork with an international regulator to loft up to 30,000 additional spacecraft.
To put that into perspective, as of Nov. 7, 2022, only 14,450 satellites have been launched in all of history with 6,800 currently active according to the European Space Agency (ESA).”
https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-satellites.html
Kessler Syndrome, here we come!
Mac, I came here to post the exact same thing! Kessler Syndrome is a scary reality we’re headed right toward
Lifetime of a Starlink sat is 5 years.
I think so too.
Most importantly we’re putting massive amounts of burnt fuel into the atmosphere … these rockets are hellish for global warming.
I don’t think Elon cares a wit about what any of you care for.
He is working to use electric vehicles for the tech, to get around space , and
get to Mars. STARLINK is a relay point for the moon and then to Mars, and BEYOND!
Seriously when it goes completely active and the first person is saved in the middle of nowhere you will change your opinion.
Especially if it is your Grandchild.
Pure fantasy, just like most of Musk’s delusions. He has bought his way into all of his current ventures. He recognizes good ideas, but his own ideas usually result in fiascos.
Lets see you launch 11 rockets in march.
DS
Only fantasy is in your head.
The next one has been used 18 times.
For your environmentalist tendencies.
There are at least 20 countries putting up satellites.
Should we take a back seat to the future?
Look into his history, fan boy.
Actually not a “Fan Boy” of Musk’s but can see the forest for the trees.
Your just mad at him for buying Twitter and making free speech possible again.
I have lived it for 45 years.
Maybe you could use your own advice.
By the way LO2 and kerosene are not your rocket propellent from the past.
More like Jet A in your jet aircraft.
How many on Edhat drive Tesla’s?
I bet a good % would be your answer.
Your double speak is amusing.
Finally launched this morning.