SpaceX launch from Florida lights up the sky on Wednesday

Launch Summary: Scroll down to read updates from the launch of the SpaceX Starlink 6-70 mission on Wednesday, December 4th.

Early risers were treated to the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket early Wednesday morning, which was not only the first of a double flight but also a record flight for a first stage launch vehicle.

SpaceX had confirmed the launch time at 5:13 a.m. as excellent weather conditions did not allow for delays. SpaceX typically targets the start of the window, but various factors – such as the weather at the launch and booster landing site – always play a role in determining the launch time.

As of Tuesday morning, the Space Force’s 45th Weather Squadron forecast a less than 5% chance of weather violations during that window.

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Because it was part of the group of six Starlink satellites, this launch flew on a southeasterly trajectory.

According to an advisory from the Federal Aviation Administration, SpaceX is planning a double flight. The launch of a satellite for the radio service provider Sirius XM is scheduled for Thursday between 11:10 a.m. and 1:10 p.m.

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SpaceX booster lands

Update 5:22 a.m: The first stage booster has landed on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas, completing its 24th flight.

SpaceX launch!

Update 5:13am: The Falcon 9 has left SLC-40!

SpaceX live stream

Update 5:07 a.m.: The SpaceX live stream is posted above, below the countdown clock.

SpaceX Cape Canaveral launches in 10 minutes!

Update 5:03 a.m.: If you want to witness this launch, now is the time to get outside. A bright night start is hard to miss!

SpaceX drone ship

Update 4:55 a.m.: After launch, the Falcon 9 first stage booster will land on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas, which is waiting out on the Atlantic Ocean. Due to the large distance, no local sonic booms are to be expected.

SpaceX launch countdown timeline

Update 4:50 a.m.: Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at SpaceX’s countdown timeline. T-minus:

38 minutes: SpaceX launch director confirms “launch” for fuel load.
35 minutes: Loading of the first stage with rocket kerosene and liquid oxygen begins.
16 minutes: Loading with liquid oxygen of the second stage begins.
7 minutes: Falcon 9 begins engine cooling before launch.
1 minute: The command flight computer begins final checks before takeoff; Pressurization of the fuel tank to flight pressure begins.
45 seconds: SpaceX launch director confirms launch is possible.
3 seconds: The engine control commands the start of the engine ignition sequence.
0 seconds: Lift up.

SpaceX is refueling!

Update 4:41am: While SpaceX has yet to confirm, visual clues suggest they are refueling. That means SpaceX needs to take off at 5:13 a.m.

Brevard EOC will be activated before Florida SpaceX launch

Update 4:35 a.m.: The Brevard EOC was activated prior to launch this morning.

SpaceX Falcon 9 facts

Update 4:28 a.m.: The Falcon 9, which launched this morning, is making its 24th flight! Previous launches include: 12 Starlink missions, CRS-22, CRS-25, Crew 3, Crew 4, TelkomSat-113BT, Turksat-5B, Koreasat-6A, Eutelsat HOTBIRD-F2, Galileo L13, mPOWER-A, PSN MFS.

Photos from SpaceX Dragon

Update 4:16 a.m.: Check out these photos taken by NASA astronaut Don Pettit with the SpaceX Crew Dragon, which is currently docked with the International Space Station.

The SpaceX Falcon 9 not only launches satellites, but also the SpaceX Dragon capsules into orbit.

Don Pettit launched to the ISS aboard a Russian Soyuz in September. NASA’s Crew-9 launched aboard this Dragon capsule in late September.

Rare SpaceX sighting in Port Canaveral

Update 4:05 a.m.: FLORIDA TODAY photographer Malcolm Denemark captured the rare sight Monday in Port Canaveral. Three SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicles were lined up, ready for pickup. After SpaceX deploys the first stage boosters on drone ships, it overhauls them for another flight.

SpaceX launches updates on your phone

Update 3:56am.: Did you know you can send alerts to your phone when a SpaceX rocket is about to launch? The FLORIDA TODAY app sends push notifications directly to your phone so you know when to head to launch. Even better – this local app is free!

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