SpaceX and ULA Prepare for Double Launch Night
This year, SpaceX has dominated the launch schedule, but it will join forces with United Launch Alliance (ULA) for a historic evening. The two companies have scheduled launches that, together, would match the annual record for orbital missions from the Space Coast.
Launch Details
Both a SpaceX Falcon 9 and a ULA Atlas V rocket are positioned less than two miles apart at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, ready for evening liftoffs.
SpaceX Starlink 6-81 Mission
- Launch site: Space Launch Complex 40
- Launch window: 6:08–10:08 p.m.
- Payload: 29 Starlink satellites
- Booster: Fifth flight of the first stage
- Recovery plan: Booster landing on droneship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean
ULA ViaSat-3 F2 Mission
- Launch site: Space Launch Complex 41
- Launch time: 10:24 p.m., start of a 44-minute window
- Payload: ViaSat-3 F2 satellite
“While SpaceX has managed the lion's share of launches this year, it's set to be a team effort with United Launch Alliance as the two companies have lined up a pair of launches that would tie the annual record for orbital missions from the Space Coast.”
Edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin in accordance with Science X's editorial process and policies.
Author's Summary
This dual launch night by SpaceX and ULA aims to tie the Space Coast's annual record for orbital missions, showcasing teamwork and advanced reuse technology.
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