SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Starlink 6-56

SpaceX launch of a batch of Starlink v2-mini satellites for their second generation high-speed Low Earth Orbit internet satellite constellation.
Window Opens: May 8th at 10:42AM EDT (14:42 UTC)
Window Closes: May 8th at 2:42PM EDT (18:42 UTC)
Mission: F9 launch of 23 Starlink v2 Mini satellites
Launch location: Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, Earth.
Target orbit: Low Earth Orbit, 316-by-323km 43º orbit
Booster:
Booster history:
Booster recovery: A Shortfall Of Gravitas (ASOG); 599km downrange
Fairing recovery: Bob or Doug
Rocket trajectory: Southeast from the Cape passing northeast of Bahamas
Payload mass: About 16.8 tonnes
Stubby nozzle: NO (thankfully)
Stats:
· SpaceX's 48th launch of the year and the 4th launch of the month.
· 312th Falcon orbital launch since Amos 6, F9's 331st orbital flight.
· SpaceX's 83rd launch from LC-39A.
· 68th landing on ASOG out of 68 attempts.
· 231st successful landing since the last failed one.
· 88th launch dedicated to Starlink Gen 2 and 162nd launch dedicated to Starlink overall.
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[@jayrog868]

I just saw this go over my house right now!!! First starlink group I’ve ever seen in person

[@DaNcEbOy4eVa]

Saw this starlink train for the first time ever in person. So cool

[@MSSONGCHAU]

I followed Gemini as a kid. All I can say is WOW!!

[@johnjaw19]

Thanks for the show guys

[@jetmichaela783]

We are all excited guys for the launch of starship 🚀🚀🚀🚀✨ 🙏

[@wilbotiberiusbaggins2694]

Hiya NSF caught up today; great coverage once again. Wilbo

[@DavidGoben]

Was out on my long walk during the launch here in Kissimmee, FL. Had a great view of the launch from the south-side sidewalk next to the Osceola Parkway.

[@corrinastanley125]

Thanks NSF team great stream.

[@proesterchen]

SECO 1 occurred at 27088 kph and 152 km altitude.

[@kokanakalasinan9496]

Good morning Thailand ....

[@QuyNguyenuc-yb8qz]

sv1 lên like có vẻ nhanh mà êm đó anh

[@Cruiser_Adriatique]

👍👍👍

[@BobTaile]

How many SpaceX launches this year to April 8th?

[@Mimi-af7sa6]

Hii