EDIT 1: Launch on the 17th scrubbed.
EDIT 2: Launch was scrubbed because currents were too strong for recovery ships to keep station. Launch moved further because of severe weather in the recovery area. Further delays probable.
News from the Starship Hatchery
SpaceX hopped another version of their Starship prototype:
For reference, their first launch looked like this: Starship SN5 150m Flight Test
For more details, see Starship development history
SpaceX Starlink 12
SpaceX is launching 60 additional Satellites for their own Starlink Constellation.
The booster is a Block 5 on its third flight and will land on a drone ship.
The mission to low earth orbit will launch from LC 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX will attempt to capture the fairings.
Cargo:
- Payload mass is approximately 18,5 tonnes
- 60 Starlink Satellites
Check your local time of launch at: www.timeanddate.com
Where to watch:
Tim Dodd will be live streaming 30 minutes before launch:
Or 15 minutes before launch:
Background information about previous SpaceX launches: Wikipedia
Why SpaceX is Making Starlink - Real Engineering: Youtube
Useful links to stay up to date on launches:
Spaceflightnow.com: Launch Schedule
Everyday Astronaut: Prelaunch Previews
Space News:
NASA Spaceflight nasaspacefight.com
TMRO: YouTube
Be aware, this is rocket surgery.
Small disturbances can lead to postponed launches. Making sure everything is just right is way cheaper than risking big fireworks.