Launch Summary: Scroll down for live coverage of the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday, May 28 from Space Launch Complex 40.
Embedded content: https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/spacex/2024/05/28/spacex-launch-starlink-space-rocket-falcon-9-cape-canaveral-florida/73836599007 /
SpaceX canceled the Starlink mission on Monday, May 27, after the launch attempt was moved to the end of its assigned launch window. SpaceX has not given a reason for pulling out of the Memorial Day launch.
On Tuesday morning, SpaceX again attempted to launch the Starlink 6-60 mission, a batch of 23 Starlink internet satellites.
When is the next launch in Florida?Is there a launch today? Upcoming rocket launch schedule from SpaceX, NASA and ULA in Florida
After a break of about two hours, the launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Launch Complex 40 was scheduled for 10:24 a.m. EDT. Backup capabilities were available until 11:28 a.m. EDT.
Eight and a half minutes into the flight, the Falcon 9 booster landed on the A shortage of Gravitas drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. No local sound waves were expected.
The 45th Weather Squadron had forecast that weather conditions for the launch window would be 80-90% favorable.
SpaceX booster lands!
Updated 10:32 am.: The Falcon 9 booster has landed A shortage of Gravitas!
SpaceX To take off!
Update 10:24 am: SpaceX just launched the Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
SpaceX’s launch webcast begins
Update 10:19 am: The launch is scheduled in five minutes from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
We are 10 minutes away from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch!
Update 10:14 am: T-10 minutes! Get outside if you plan on seeing this launch! If you have clear skies, it will be hard to miss the bright rocket rising into the sky.
From your direction, simply look south of the Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX launch countdown timeline
Update 10:04 am: Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at SpaceX’s countdown timeline. T-minus:
- 38 minutes: SpaceX launch director verifies ‘go’ for propellant payload.
- 35 minutes: Rocket kerosene loading and the first phase of liquid oxygen loading begin.
- 16 minutes: Liquid oxygen loading into the second stage begins.
- 7 minutes: Falcon 9 begins to cool the engine before launch.
- 1 minute: The command flight computer begins final prelaunch checks; Pressurizing the propellant tank until flight pressure begins.
- 45 seconds: SpaceX launch director verifies ‘go’ for launch.
- 3 seconds: The engine controller commands the engine’s firing sequence to start.
- 0 seconds: To take off.
SpaceX Falcon 9 refueling is now underway
Update 9:50 PM: SpaceX has announced that they are currently fueling up!
That means this morning’s Starlink mission will now launch at 10:24 a.m. without any delay, otherwise the launch will have to be postponed.
SpaceX drone ship
Update 9:44 am: The booster will land this morning A shortage of Gravitas drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Local sonic booms will not be heard – only the rumble of the rocket for those close to the Cape.
T-50 minutes until SpaceX launch
Update 9:34 am: While we wait for refueling to begin, SpaceX has confirmed that they are still on schedule for launch at 10:24 a.m. EDT.
T-1 hour until SpaceX Starlink launch
9:24 am: Without further update from SpaceX, we are currently an hour away from launch!
After the successful launch of this mission, SpaceX will launch another Starlink mission on Friday evening, May 31.
Preparation for the launch is underway in Brevard
Update 9:10 am: The Brevard County EOC has activated their launch operations ahead of this morning’s launch.
SpaceX Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral update
Updated 8:41 am.: The Space Team has a positive update. SpaceX is now targeting 10:24 am to launch this Starlink mission.
This leaves SpaceX with just over an hour left in the launch window – should they have to hold out again.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch stop update
Update 7:40 am.: While SpaceX hasn’t officially announced a new launch time, they have pushed back the start time of their livestream to 9:22 a.m. EDT.
The FLORIDA TODAY Space Team will update when we have an official launch time.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch stop update
07:00: While SpaceX still hasn’t announced a new launch time, they have until 11:28 a.m. to launch.
We will update when we have a new launch time.
SpaceX launch update
Update 6:50 am: We’re monitoring the situation, and while SpaceX hasn’t announced it, it appears the livestream will begin at 8:22 a.m. EDT.
SpaceX launch stop!
Updated 6:38 am.: SpaceX aims for new launch time. We will update as soon as it is announced.
SpaceX Falcon 9 booster from the first planned 10th mission
Update 6:35 am: The sun rises over the Space Coast, revealing scattered clouds yet calm skies. SpaceX is still targeting 7:30 a.m. EDT — just under an hour from now — for launch.
This morning’s booster flies before 10e time.
It is best remembered NASA Crew-6 mission in early 2023.
SpaceX Starship update
Update 6:25 am: Pending regulatory approval, SpaceX could launch its fourth Starship test flight as early as Wednesday, June 5, in Boca Chica, Texas.
In other Starship news: Local meetings will be held June 12 and 13 in Brevard where FAA officials can gather comments from locals about the proposed spaceship site at KSC Pad 39A.
A virtual meeting will take place on September 17e for those who cannot be there in person.
SpaceX will launch again from California later today
Update 6:15 am: Later today, SpaceX will launch ESA’s EarthCARE (Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer) mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
SpaceX’s weather forecast this morning
Update 6:05 am: SpaceX will attempt to launch again after yesterday’s scrub.
The 45e Weather Squadron is calling for 80-90% favorable conditions for this morning’s launch window.
Brooke Edwards is a space reporter for Florida Today. Contact her at bedwards@floridatoday.com or at @brookeofstars.
Leave a Reply