Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-15

Mission Status

Current T-0 confirmed by official or reliable sources.

Mission Updates

Mar 6, 06:11 PM Cosmic_Penguin

GO for launch.

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Mar 6, 03:11 PM Cosmic_Penguin

Added launch.

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Mission Details

A batch of 25 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Mission Type Communications
Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Launch Window 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Rocket Configuration

Name Falcon 9 Block 5
Manufacturer SpaceX
Height 70 m
Diameter 3.65 m
Maiden Flight 2018-05-11
Success Rate 553/554 (100%)

Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.