Starlink Mission

SpaceX is targeting Monday, February 17 at 10:05 a.m. EST, or 15:05 UTC, for its fifth launch of Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. A backup launch opportunity is available on Tuesday, February 18 at 9:42 a.m. EST, or 14:42 UTC.

Falcon 9s first stage previously launched the CRS-17 mission in May 2019, the CRS-18 mission in July 2019, and the JCSAT-18/Kacific1 mission in December 2019. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9s first stage on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Approximately 45 minutes after liftoff, SpaceXs two fairing recovery vessels, Ms. Tree and Ms. Chief, will attempt to recover the two fairing halves.