Falcon 9 to launch 49 Starlink Satellites

SpaceX plans to launch its next Starlink mission on Wednesday, December 28

The Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The launch is scheduled for 10:50 a.m. EST (15:50 UTC).

This will be the 47th Starlink mission overall and the sixth of the year. The Starlink network is a constellation of over 2,000 satellites that provide high-speed internet access to users around the world.

The upcoming mission will see the launch of 49 Starlink satellites, which will be deployed into low Earth orbit (LEO). The satellites will use ion propulsion to reach their operational altitude of 550 kilometers.

The Falcon 9 rocket will be used to launch the Starlink satellites. The Falcon 9 is a reusable rocket that has been used to launch over 100 missions to date.

The Starlink network is designed to provide high-speed internet access to users in remote areas and underserved communities. The network is currently in beta testing and is expected to be fully operational in 2023.

The launch of the Falcon 9 rocket with 49 Starlink satellites is a significant milestone in the development of the Starlink network. The network is expected to provide high-speed internet access to users around the world, and the upcoming launch will bring the network closer to that goal.

Additional information:

• The launch will be webcast live on SpaceX's website.


• The Starlink network is currently in beta testing and is expected to be fully operational in 2023.


• The Falcon 9 rocket is a reusable rocket that has been used to launch over 100 missions to date.


• The Starlink network is designed to provide high-speed internet access to users in remote areas and underserved communities.