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 |
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Launch Vehicle Details |
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Mission Name | Starlink Group 8-2 |
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Launch Site | SLC-4E, Vandenberg SFB, California, United States |
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Launch Vehicle | Falcon 9 |
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Agency | SpaceX |
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Launch Date | MAY 08 2024 |
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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
Height | 70 m / 229.6 ft |
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Diameter | 3.7 m / 12 ft |
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Mass | 549054 Kg / 1207920 lb |
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Stages | 2 |
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Payload To LEO | 22800 Kg / 50265 lb |
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Payload To GTO | 8300 Kg / 18300 lb |
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Payload To Mars | 4020 Kg / 8860 lb |
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Burn Time | 397 sec |
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Propellant | LOX / RP-1 |
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Number Of Engine | 1 vacuum |
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Starlink Group 8-2 Launch Video
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