SpaceX is targeting Thursday, May 22 for a Falcon 9 launch of a batch of Starlink Group 11-16 smallsats, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB. Liftoff is targeted for 1:58 PM – 5:58 PM PDT.
The forecast calls for a temperature of 64°F, scattered clouds, 35% cloud cover and a wind speed of 15mph.
The launch will take place at Space Launch Complex 4E which has witnessed the launch of 193 rockets, including 193 orbital launch attempts. While Vandenberg SFB, California, has been the site for 807 rocket launches
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, May 22 for a Falcon 9 launch of a batch of Starlink Group 11-16 smallsats, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E, Vandenberg SFB. Liftoff is targeted for 11:19 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 11:23 p.m. ET.
The launch will take place at Space Launch Complex 4E which has witnessed the launch of 193 rockets, including 193 orbital launch attempts. While Vandenberg SFB, California, has been the site for 807 rocket launches.
SpaceX will begin building a new shell for its Starlink constellation, launching from Vandenberg to a polar orbit. At least two other Starlink launches are planned for the week as well.
The forecast calls for a temperature of 65°F, scattered clouds, 33% cloud cover and a wind speed of 15mph.
A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch on X @SpaceX. You can also watch the webcast on the new X TV app.