SpaceX is attempting to launch another batch of Starlink V2 Mini broadband internet satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a day after an abort during Monday's countdown.
What Happened
The company aborted its first launch attempt of the Starlink 17-39 mission on Monday when an issue popped up at ignition. SpaceX reconciled the anomaly and scheduled another attempt for Tuesday morning. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 4 East is set for 7:43 a.m. PDT (10:43 a.m. EDT / 1443 UTC), with the rocket flying on a south-southwesterly trajectory. The Falcon 9 first stage booster, tail number B1082, will attempt to land on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You' positioned in the Pacific Ocean more than eight minutes after liftoff.
Why It Matters
The Starlink constellation has grown to include more than 10,800 spacecraft. This mission represents SpaceX's 85th Falcon 9 launch of the year and its 67th dedicated Starlink flight. A successful landing would mark the 212th landing on 'Of Course I Still Love You' and the 640th booster landing overall for the company.
The Bottom Line
SpaceX is retrying the Starlink 17-39 mission after resolving an ignition issue from Monday's abort, with liftoff scheduled for Tuesday morning from Vandenberg Space Force Base aboard a Falcon 9 booster on its 23rd flight.