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SpaceX postpones launch of satellites from Starlink project due to bad weather

SpaceX is now targeting Tuesday, September 1 for the launch of our next Starlink mission. This mission is delayed due to inclement weather during pre-flight operations.

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SpaceX postpones launch of satellites from Starlink project due to bad weather

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Published : Aug 31, 2020, 1:16 PM IST

Updated : Feb 16, 2021, 7:31 PM IST

Florida:The launch of the next batch of satellites of SpaceX's Starlink project was postponed on August 29 due to inclement weather during pre-flight operations.

As per the SpaceX Updates, the next launch could take place on Tuesday, September 1 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

SpaceX postpones launch of satellites from Starlink project due to bad weather

"Standing down from today's launch of Starlink due to inclement weather during pre-flight operations. The next launch opportunity is Tuesday, September 1 at 9:29 a.m. EDT, pending Range the," SpaceX tweeted.

  • Starlink is the next-generation satellite network capable of providing Earth's inhabitants with broadband internet access, Sputnik reported.
  • The project's implementation began in February 2018. In total, it plans to launch about 12,000 satellites.
  • Another 30,000 satellites are set to be put into orbits with altitudes from 328 to 580 kilometers. SpaceX estimated the cost of the project at USD 10 billion.

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Last Updated : Feb 16, 2021, 7:31 PM IST

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