SpaceX to launch Starlink satellites from Florida
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (WFLA) — SpaceX is targeting a Monday afternoon launch of 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities from Cape Canaveral.
Lift-off for the Falcon 9 launch is expected to take place at 3:22 p.m., with backup opportunities through 6:21 p.m.
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According to SpaceX, the rocket will be launched into low-Earth orbit. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the 'A Shortfall of Gravitas' droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.
This is the 20th flight for the first-stage booster supporting this mission. SpaceX has previously launched other missions including CRS-26, SXM-9, Ovzon 3, and 10 Starlink satellites.
WFLA will live stream the launch on Monday afternoon, which can be viewed in the video player above.
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