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Monday, September 13, 2021
THE HAPPENING WORLD: SpaceX Starlink Group 2-1 Launch
The Starlink Group 2-1 mission will mark @SpaceX's 100th successful Falcon flight in a row and the first operational #Starlink launch with inter-satellite communication lasers! Learn more on our Prelaunch Preview, written by @124970MeV https://t.co/ZS6klBW49g
— Everyday Astronaut (@Erdayastronaut) September 13, 2021
Launch is scheduled for 03:55 UTC on 2021-09-14 (note that this is in the evening of the 13th in Western Hemisphere time zones) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. These Starlink satellites are equipped with laser inter-satellite links, which reduces the need for ground stations in remote areas. If successful, this will be the 100th consecutive Falcon 9 mission, the 125th Falcon 9 launch, and the 70th re-flight of a first stage booster. Both the first stage and both of the fairing halves have previously flown.
Posted at September 13, 2021 19:55