Enlarge / This booster launched the JCSat-18 mission in December, 2019. (credit: SpaceX)
Early on Saturday morning, SpaceX will go for its third launch in two weeks with another Starlink mission into low Earth orbit. This will bring the total number of Starlink Internet satellites launched to date to nearly 540.
For most US residents, watching this launch will require either real dedication or a severe case of insomnia. The launch of the Starlink-8 mission is scheduled for 5:21am ET (09:21 UTC) from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Despite the early hour, the mission is worth tracking for several reasons.
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On May 30, a Falcon 9 rocket launched the Crew Dragon mission for NASA. And on June 3, a Falcon 9 rocket launched the Starlink-7 mission. Now, SpaceX returns to the pad for this flight, which will be the company’s 10th launch of the year.
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Source: Ars Technica – SpaceX goes for its third launch in two weeks early on Saturday