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SpaceX Launches Starlink Again From California
6 May
Summary
- SpaceX Falcon 9 will launch 24 Starlink satellites.
- Launch window opens Tuesday, May 5, at 7 p.m. PT.
- Launch visible in Arizona under ideal conditions.
SpaceX is preparing for a Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission aims to deliver 24 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. The launch window is scheduled to open on Tuesday, May 5, at 7 p.m. PT, with a backup opportunity the following day.
While the rocket's trajectory might make it difficult to see from Arizona, SpaceX will offer a live webcast of the event on its website and X TV app. This launch marks another step in SpaceX's ongoing deployment of its Starlink internet constellation.
SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, also provides launch services for NASA and the Department of Defense. Starlink aims to provide high-speed internet to underserved areas globally.
