SpaceX Starlink launch LIVE STREAM: How to watch SpaceX internet satellite launch TONIGHT

SpaceX has reinvigorated the recent surge into space with its cutting-edge reusable rocket tech. And SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has now turned his attention to delivering internet access to the masses. SpaceX will tonight reattempt launching a constellation of satellites into low-orbit in the first step towards realising this longtime industry fantasy.

After successive delays, SpaceX announced the new launch window will open tonight, Wednesday May 23.

Starlink is SpaceX’s satellite broadband project that could eventually see 12,000 satellites orbiting the Earth to deliver internet to all four corners of the world.

The first 60 test satellites are currently crammed into the payload pay of a Falcon 9, as evidenced by an Elon Musk tweeted photo, captioned “tight fit”.

The launch window opens on May 23 at 7.30pm PT (3.30am BST on May 24) and closes at midnight PT.

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And as with last week, a backup launch window will open 24 hours later, on May 24 at 7.30pm PT, should the weather go awry during the first launch window.

If you want to follow along live, SpaceX are streaming a webcast of the launch which can be watched HERE.

The broadcast will begin 15 minutes before liftoff.

The first 60 satellites will be taken to an altitude approximately 270 miles (440km) over Earth.

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And if goes to plan, they will then gently propel themselves out to an orbit of about 340 miles (550km).

This will be the third time this particularSpaceX Falcon 9 booster has gone into orbit.

The two previous Falcon 9 flights took place in September 2018 and January 2019.

Elon Musk has attempted to manage expectations of this historic satellites deployment.

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Musk has been quoted as saying “much will likely go wrong” and these first 60 satellites are a test, providing a demonstration of Starlink’s future capabilities.

Another six launches will be required before even “minor” internet coverage will be achieved.

SpaceX launched a pair of prototype satellites for the service last year, but these are the first of the “production design” version of Starlink’s satellites.

source: express.co.uk