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UPDATE 1: 52 Starlinks are launched to join the SpaceX smallsat constellation

August 9, 2022

On Tuesday, August 9th, at 10:14 p.m., ET, SpaceX launched 52 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

This was the third flight for the Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched SES-22 and now, two Starlink missions.

Earlier mission info…

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, August 9th, for a Falcon 9 launch of 52 Starlink satellites to LEO from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Artistic rendition of a SpaceX Starlink smallsat on-orbit.

The instantaneous launch is at 6:57 p.m. ET, or 22:57 UTC, and a backup opportunity is available on Wednesday, August 10th, at 6:36 p.m. ET, or 22:36 UTC.

The first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched one Starlink mission and SES-22.

Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage will return to Earth and land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

Filed Under: Launch Sites & Infrastructure, LEO Constellations Tagged With: Featured

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