SpaceX is set to launch its Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday, October 19, introducing 28 Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch window is scheduled from 10:52 a.m. to 2:52 p.m., and residents in the area can anticipate favorable weather conditions for the event.
This launch will mark yet another milestone for SpaceX, following its recent achievement of completing the 500th successful landing of a Falcon 9 rocket booster. The previous Starlink mission occurred on Thursday, October 16, before sunrise, showcasing the company’s commitment to expanding global internet coverage.
The Falcon 9 rocket will launch from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and will follow a northeasterly trajectory. The first-stage booster is expected to land on SpaceX’s drone ship, A Shortfall of Gravitas, situated in the Atlantic Ocean.
According to the National Weather Service, launch spectators can expect clear skies and a pleasant high of around 85 degrees Fahrenheit, along with a light south-southeast breeze reaching 5 to 10 mph. This weather forecasts a perfect day for viewing the spectacular launch.
In addition to the Sunday launch, SpaceX is already looking ahead to its upcoming missions, which include launching two Airbus-developed satellites during the SpainSat NG-II mission on Wednesday, October 22, with a launch window extending from 9:30 p.m. to 1:19 a.m. the following day.
The continued success of the Falcon 9 missions highlights SpaceX’s dedication to innovation and the development of space technology, as well as its role in enhancing satellite internet services worldwide. With each successful launch, SpaceX draws closer to its goal of providing fast, reliable internet access to underserved regions across the globe.