SAN DIEGO — SpaceX has rescheduled the launch of 23 Starlink satellites from its Falcon 9 rocket, originally planned for Sunday, February 9, 2025, to Monday afternoon, February 10, 2025. The mission will take place from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
The Falcon 9 rocket will carry the batch of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E). The targeted launch time is 3:46 p.m. PT on Monday, with additional opportunities on Tuesday, February 11, starting at 3:19 p.m. PT.
Details of the Launch
This mission will mark the 23rd flight of the first-stage booster supporting the launch. After the rocket’s stage separation, the first stage is set to land on SpaceX’s drone ship, Of Course I Still Love You, stationed in the Pacific Ocean.
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SpaceX has also issued a sonic boom advisory for residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties. The company warned that sonic booms could be heard during the launch, depending on weather and other conditions.
A live webcast of the mission will begin approximately five minutes before the scheduled liftoff, available for viewing on SpaceX’s website.
What is Falcon 9?
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is a reusable, two-stage rocket designed for the safe and reliable transport of people and payloads into Earth’s orbit and beyond. It is renowned as the world’s first orbital-class reusable rocket.
What is Starlink?
Starlink is SpaceX’s satellite constellation providing broadband internet access. The system operates by utilizing low Earth orbit satellites that offer services capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, and video calls. The constellation orbits Earth at an altitude of approximately 550 km (341 miles) and connects to user-installed antennas to deliver internet access.
The launch was initially scheduled for 8:02 p.m. PT on Sunday, but the delay means it will now take place on Monday afternoon, providing another opportunity for Southern California residents to witness the Falcon 9’s spectacular ascent.
