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Despite a few delays it was another success for SpaceXs Falcon 9 with the launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The weather was outstanding with 90% odds of favorable weather, per the Space Forces 45th Weather Squadron, with a slight concern of sea breeze-fueled cumulus clouds and a moderate risk of detrimental solar activity.

No Central Florida sonic booms took place.

This is the third flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-8 and a Starlink mission. Following stage separation, the first stage successfully landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

SpaceX will be busy Wednesday May 8 with two launches same day from two coasts.

The first launch, timewise, is from Floridas Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 11:00 a.m. with a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from ET, with backup opportunities available until 2:42 p.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Thursday, May 9 starting at 10:16 a.m. ET.

A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.

This is the third flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-8 and a Starlink mission. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

Second on the SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, May 8 for a Falcon 9 launch of 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Liftoff is targeted for 7:48 p.m. PT, with backup opportunities available until 10:30 p.m. PT. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Thursday, May 9 starting at 7:48 p.m. PT.

A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.

This is the fourth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched USSF-62, and two Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean.

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SpaceX's successful first of a two part series as 23 Starlink smallsats soar, and launch part two includes 13 dedicated ... - SatNews