Starship SN-15 Recap
Starlink SN-15 was a success. Here is a summary by Scott Manley: SpaceX's Starship Prototype Takes To The Skies And Returns Safely
Elon teased on Twitter das this model might fly again. Many speculators outside of SpaceX thought it would be retired and stripped for engines. Raptor engine supply is currently production limited and building up a reserve stock of spares would be helpful.
Might try to refly SN15 soon
— Elon Musk () May 7, 2021
Starlink
SpaceX is launching 60 additional Satellites for their own Starlink Constellation.
The booster is a Block 5 on its 10th flight and will land on a drone ship.
This is the first time a 10th re-flight is attempted.
The mission to low earth orbit will launch from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
Launch Weather by the 45th Weather Squadron.
Cargo:
- Payload mass is approximately 15,6 tonnes
- 60 Starlink Satellites
Check your local time of launch at: www.timeanddate.com
Where to watch:
- 15 minutes before launch: SpaceX Livestream
- NASASpaceflight: LIVE: SpaceX launches a Falcon booster for a record 10th time during Starlink mission
Background information about previous SpaceX launches: Wikipedia
Scott Manley: SpaceX's 'Wet' Fleet 2021
Why SpaceX is Making Starlink - Real Engineering: Youtube
MikeOnSpace: OFFICIAL Starlink SPEED TEST results and SPACE LASERS - details on the Private Beta and Public Beta
Mark Handley: Using ground relays with Starlink
MikeOnSpace: Amazon KUIPER vs SpaceX STARLINK - Another heavyweight enters the race for Global Satellite Internet
Ben Sullins: Starlink Could Change EVERYTHING!
LTT: Gaming on STARLINK!!
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Mediocre Coffee: Starlink vs. Telus: My Experience in Rural Alberta
Useful links to stay up to date on launches:
Spaceflightnow.com: Launch Schedule
Everyday Astronaut: Prelaunch Previews
Space News:
NASA Spaceflight nasaspacefight.com
TMRO: YouTube
Track Starlink satellites: https://satellitemap.space/
Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Starlink