Everything you need to watch SpaceX’s newest Starlink satellite launch live on YouTube.
With the launch of 50 Starlink satellites slated for today, SpaceX is prepping for its next flight (Friday, February 25).
Even though this isn’t a human-manned expedition, it’s still going to be an interesting one to watch. This launch from SpaceX is expected to be as as spectacular as previous ones.
Following a geomagnetic storm that caused SpaceX to lose almost 40 satellites earlier in the month, today’s mission marks the company’s second this month. Keep your fingers crossed for any hiccups.
SpaceX’s newest Starlink satellite launch has been detailed below, along with where and when you can watch it live.
SpaceX Starlink satellite launch: How to watch
If you want to watch today’s SpaceX Starlink launch, you can do so for free on YouTube since the firm is directly streaming the event. You may watch it in the linked player above, or you can go to SpaceX’s YouTube page and view it there.
However, the launch timing is very weather dependent, and SpaceX won’t take any risks in the event that circumstances aren’t ideal. SpaceX hopes to launch around 12:12 p.m. ET / 9:12 a.m. PT, 5:12 p.m. GMT. It’s possible to keep up to date on the launch using SpaceX’s Twitter feed.
What to anticipate from the launch of the SpaceX Starlink satellite
This mission is going to be a bit different from the others. Instead of launching from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, this mission will leave from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base. There’s nothing revolutionary about this, but it’s a pleasant change of pace.
SpaceX will use their Falcon 9 rocket, which has two stages. Upon launching, the rocket will soar over the Pacific Ocean and high above the Earth’s atmosphere so a satellite may be deployed.
You may expect to witness magnificent views of the launch, as well as the Earth, from the Falcon 9 rocket’s cameras on the ground. Lunchtime could be the best time to see this SpaceX Starlink satellite launch.