Starlink, satellite constellation, SpaceX, Hawthorne, California, USA

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Article "Elon Musk: SpaceX will double Starlink's satellite internet speeds in 2021"
Musk adds that the growing network of satellites should offer complete global coverage "by next year."

by Ry Crist
February 22, 2021

 

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Falcon 9 aborted launch with Starlink 20, 1 March 2021

Mar 1, 2021

The launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-20) from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, was aborted on 1 March 2021, at 01:37 UTC (28 February, 20:37 EST).

 

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Starlink mission

March 4, 2021

SpaceX is targeting 3:24 a.m. EST on Thursday, March 4 for launch of 60 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. If needed, there are backup opportunities available at 5:42 a.m. EST on Thursday, March 4, as well as 3:03 a.m. EST and 5:21 a.m. EST on Friday, March 5.

The Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster supporting this mission previously flew on seven missions: the Iridium-8 mission, the Telstar 18 VANTAGE mission, and five Starlink missions. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean. One half of Falcon 9’s fairing previously flew on three Starlink missions, and the other half previously supported two Starlink missions.

 

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SpaceX Starlink 20 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 4 March 2021

Mar 4, 2021

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-20) from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, on 4 March 2021, at 08:24 UTC (03:24 EST). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1049) landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported seven missions: the Iridium-8 mission, the Telstar 18 VANTAGE mission, and five Starlink missions.
Credit: SpaceX

 

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Article "SpaceX wants to connect its Starlink satellite internet network to moving vehicles"

by Michael Sheetz
March 8, 2021

 

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Starlink mission

Streamed live on Mar 14, 2021

SpaceX is targeting Sunday, March 14 for launch of 60 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The instantaneous window is at 6:01 a.m. EDT, or 10:01​ UTC.

The Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster supporting this mission previously supported launch of Crew Dragon’s first demonstration mission, RADARSAT Constellation Mission, SXM-7, and five Starlink missions. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s fairing previously flew on the Transporter-1 mission.

 

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SpaceX Starlink 22 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 14 March 2021

Mar 14, 2021

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-22) from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 14 March 2021, at 10:01 UTC (06:01 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage (B1051) landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage previously supported eight missions: SXM-7, RADARSAT Constellation Mission, Demo-1 (Crew Dragon’s first demonstration mission) and five Starlink missions.

 

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Article "Starlink users explain how you can set up the internet service in your own home in 5 straightforward steps"

by Kate Duffy
March 20, 2021

 

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Article "SpaceX's Starlink: Everything you need to know about Elon Musk's internet service"

by Kate Duffy
March 21, 2021

 

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Article "SpaceX is betting big on its UK Starlink rollout, and is in talks to become part of the government's $6.9 billion 'Project Gigabit' plan for rural internet"

by Kate Duffy
March 23, 2021

 

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Starlink mission

Mar 24, 2021

SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, March 24 for launch of 60 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The instantaneous window is at 4:28 a.m. EDT, or 8:28​ UTC, and a backup opportunity is available on Thursday, March 25 at 4:06 a.m. EDT, or 8:06​ UTC.

The Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster supporting this mission previously supported launch of the GPS-III Space Vehicle 03 and Turksat 5A missions in addition to three Starlink missions. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean. One half of Falcon 9’s fairing supported the Sentinel-6A mission and the other supported a previous Starlink mission.

 

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Blastoff! SpaceX launches Starlink 22 mission, lands too!

Mar 24, 2021

SpaceX launched 60 Starlink satellites atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Feb. 24, 2021. The first stage of the rocket landed several minutes later on the 'Of Course I Still Love You' droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.

"SpaceX launches 60 new Starlink internet satellites, nails latest rocket landing at sea"
There are now more than 1,300 Starlink satellites in orbit.

by Amy Thompson
March 24, 2021

 

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Article "How helpful is SpaceX's customer support when Starlink customers run into problems? Users gave Insider their verdict."

by Kate Duffy
March 26, 2021

 

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Starlink by SpaceX: how fast is it really?

Mar 31, 2021

I put SpaceX's Starlink internet service to the test to see how fast it really is. The $499 starter kit comes with an antenna dish, router, power adapter, and cables. Plus, for $99 a month, you can expect speeds from 50-150Mbps at low latency -- with no data caps.

0:00​ Intro
0:39​ Unboxing
1:25​ What is Starlink?
2:11​ Setting up Starlink
3:29​ Test #1 - Inside apartment
5:12​ Test #2 - Parking lot
7:30​ Issues with Starlink service
8:52​ Test #3 - On top of Mount Diablo

 

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Starlink mission

April 7, 2021

SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, April 7 for launch of 60 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The instantaneous window is at 12:34 p.m. EDT, or 16:34​ UTC, and a backup opportunity is available on Thursday, April 8 at 12:12 p.m. EDT, or 16:12​ UTC.

The Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster supporting this mission previously supported launch of NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space Station, ANASIS-II, CRS-21, Transporter-1, and two Starlink missions. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean. One half of Falcon 9’s fairing prevouisly supported launch of AMOS-17 and two Starlink missions, and the other previously supported a Starlink mission.

 

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SpaceX Starlink 24 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 7 April 2021

Apr 7, 2021

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-24) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on 7 April 2021, at 16:34 UTC (12:34 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1058) previously supported six missions: Demo-2, ANASIS-II, CRS-21, Transporter-1 and two Starlink mission.

 

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Article "SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit and sticks rocket landing"

by Amy Thompson
April 7, 2021

 

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Starlink mission

Apr 29, 2021

SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, April 28 for launch of 60 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The instantaneous window is at 11:44 p.m. EDT, or 3:44​ UTC on Thursday, April 29.

The Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster supporting this mission previously supported launch of GPS III Space Vehicle 03, Turksat 5A, and four Starlink missions. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean

 

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SpaceX Starlink 25 launch & Falcon 9 first stage landing, 29 April 2021

Apr 29, 2021

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 60 Starlink satellites (Starlink-25) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on 29 April 2021, at 03:44 UTC (28 April, 23:44 EDT). Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Just Read the Instructions” droneship, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s first stage (B1060) previously supported six missions: GPS-III Space Vehicle 03, Turksat 5A and four Starlink missions.

 

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Starlink mission

Streamed live on May 4, 2021

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, May 4 for launch of 60 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The instantaneous window is at 3:01 p.m. EDT, or 19:01​ UTC, and a backup opportunity is available on Wednesday, May 5 at 2:39 p.m. EDT, or 18:39​ UTC.

The Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster supporting this mission previously supported launch of Telstar 18 VANTAGE, Iridium-8, and six Starlink missions. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean. One half of Falcon 9’s fairing previously supported two Starlink missions.