SpaceX launches Starlink mission after delays
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- Sep 04, 2024
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UPDATED 11:45 AM ET Sep. 05, 2024
PUBLISHED 5:58 AM ET Sep. 04, 2024
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CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — Regardless of the number of delays, SpaceX was able to launch more than 20 Starlink satellites on Thursday morning.
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During one launch attempt, SpaceX scrubbed the Starlink 8-11 mission due to 'unfavorable weather conditions in the Atlantic'
It lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station — SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 5, 2024
The Falcon 9 rocket sent up Starlink 8-11 mission from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, at 11:33 a.m. ET, stated SpaceX.
The mission had seen a number of delays: The Starlink mission was originally set to launch at 9:01 a.m. ET, Wednesday. However, SpaceX pushed back that time to 12:07 p.m. ET., and had the last back up opportunity at 12:59 p.m. ET.
However, SpaceX scrubbed the mission Wednesday afternoon due to "unfavorable booster recovery weather conditions in the Atlantic," the company posted on X, formally known as Twitter.
The next attempt was 8:35 a.m. ET, Thursday, but the California-based company shifted to a new time. It did not state why but weather may have been a factor.
The 45th Weather Squadron initially gave a 70% chance of good liftoff conditions for Wednesday, with the only concerns being the cumulus cloud and anvil rules.
However, it changed its forecast for Thursday to “25 ⮕40%” chances of poor liftoff conditions, with the same concerns against the launch.
Going up
This is the 15th mission for the Falcon 9's first-stage booster B1077. But before this launch, it has 14 missions under its belt, including one crewed mission.
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