SpaceX targets launch of additional Starlink satellites Monday, announces upcoming crew mission



In the last report, SpaceX is preparing for the next launch of Starlink satellites after its historic delivery, according to local reports.

The company is targeting a launch on February 1 to deliver a second load of Starlink satellites – initially delayed from the planned Sunday morning launch.

And while SpaceX continues to launch satellites into orbit, NASA and SpaceX have jointly announced that they will be launching the International Space Station (ISS) on April 20 for another crew rotation mission.

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The historic Kennedy Space Center’s launch pad 39A is scheduled to lift off Monday at 6:41 a.m., according to Fox 35 Orlando.

Following 10 satellites launched on January 24, the mission will see 60 additional satellites in the network.

The Falcon 9 rocket test fire was received on Saturday, which will launch new satellites into orbit. Fixed test-fire is required before any launch, according to Click Or Orlando.

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Starlink satellites are part of an ongoing mission to create a space-based broadband network that will be available worldwide.

SpaceX was ready to test the stainless steel starship SN9 prototype, but the company failed to get proper FAA approval, Space.com said.

SpaceX continues to follow an aggressive timeline under the direction of Elon Musk, the company’s founder and CEO.