Starlink Group 9-1 launch out of SLC-4E in California currently scheduled for 2024-06-19 03:40 UTC, or 2024-06-18 20:40 local time (PDT). Booster 1082-5 to land on Of Course I Still Love You.
All systems are looking good, weather is 90% favorable, and propellant load is about to begin for today’s launch of 20 @Starlink satellites from California
On orbit, the 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities will connect over laser backhaul to the existing constellation, using an advanced modem on board that acts as a cellphone tower in space