SpaceX is launching 52 additional Satellites for their own Starlink Constellation.
This is the third batch of satellites for the 4th layer of the constellation. Shell 4 is in a 540km circular low-Earth orbit. These satellites are equiped with laser links installed.
The booster is a Block 5 and will land on a drone ship. This is the first time a booster will be reflown for the 11th time.
The mission to low earth orbit will launch from Vandenberg, California.
Cargo:
- Payload mass is approximately 15 tonnes
- 52 Starlink Satellites
Check your local time of launch at: www.timeanddate.com
Where to watch:
- 15 minutes before launch: SpaceX Livestream
There has been a growing interest by multiple parties to build large satellite constellations. Will these competitors ever be able to challenge Starlink and make money? Will they need to find a different business model?
Ellie in Space: Does SpaceX's Starlink have a first mover advantage against competitors like Amazon?
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
Scott Manley: Graveyard Orbits Where Old Satellites Are Forgotten
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
Vote for my witness: @blue-witness
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