Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 9-13

The Communications flight Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 9-13 departed Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA atop a Falcon 9, bound for LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
SpaceX
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Falcon 9
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 4E
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 9-13 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2024-11-24T05:25:30.000Z
    Liftoff
    Falcon 9 lifts off from Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    Falcon 9 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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