There are notices that SpaceX is planning a July 23rd launch of a batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation pending FAA’s approval following the failure of the Starlink Group 9-3 mission. Scheduled for 9:14 PM – 1:44 AM PDT from SLC-40 Cape Canaveral’s SFS, Florida.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received a request from SpaceX on Monday (July 15) to continue launching Falcon 9 flights during the investigation following July 11 failure of the Starlink 9-3 mission in which the rocket’s upper stage experienced a liquid oxygen leak.
Space Launch Complex 40 has launched 252 rockets, including 252 orbital launch attempts, while Cape Canaveral, Florida, has been the site for 964 rocket launches.
The forecast calls for a temperature of 79°F, scattered clouds, 40% cloud cover and a wind speed of 5mph.FAA to make a public safety determination, which would allow the company to resume launches.