Starlink Group 8-2

Starlink Group 8-2

Falcon 9 MAY 08 2024 8:50 p.m. PT/11:50 p.m. ET
SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket will launch the Starlink 8-2 payload from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA for their second generation high-speed low earth orbit internet satellite constellation.
Last updated: May 10, 2024

Launch Information

Launch Information

Launch Vehicle Details

Mission NameStarlink Group 8-2
Launch SiteSLC-4E, Vandenberg SFB, California, United States
Launch VehicleFalcon 9
AgencySpaceX
Launch DateMAY 08 2024
SpaceX, an American firm, is developing a satellite constellation called Starlink with the goal of creating an affordable, high-performing satellite bus and the necessary ground transceivers for customers in order to establish a new space-based Internet communication infrastructure.On May 4, 2024, SpaceX Falcon 9 is set to launch the Starlink group 8-2 mission, which is aimed to providing space-based Internet connection systems.Currently, Vandenberg, California, USA, serves as the launchpad. A low-Earth orbit will be used to deploy the payload.

Launch Vehicle - Falcon 9

Height70 m / 229.6 ft
Diameter3.7 m / 12 ft
Mass549054 Kg / 1207920 lb
Stages2
Payload To LEO22800 Kg / 50265 lb
Payload To GTO8300 Kg / 18300 lb
Payload To Mars4020 Kg / 8860 lb
Burn Time397 sec
PropellantLOX / RP-1
Number Of Engine1 vacuum

Starlink Group 8-2 Launch Video

Starlink Group 8-2