Scrub recap: Scroll down to read updates from the scrubbed SpaceX Starlink 12-19 mission, which was set to liftoff early June 2. The next launch attempt is no earlier than 12:42 a.m. on June 3.
Original story: Up late? SpaceX has plans to launch a rocket overnight.
A Falcon 9 rocket is set to lift off on June 2 from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 40 on the latest Starlink mission, which is being referred to as Starlink 12-19.
SpaceX has confirmed liftoff is now targeted for 1:24 a.m.
The Space Force 45th Weather Squadron predicts a 75% chance of favorable conditions for launch. It also states a low chance for poor weather in the booster recover area, which will stationed east of Florida in the Atlantic Ocean.
According to Space Launch Delta 45, the rocket will travel on an eastern trajectory upon liftoff. This is a rare occasion as Starlink launches typically fly southeast or northeast.
No middle-of-the-night sonic booms will be heard on the Space Coast, as the rocket’s first stage will land on a SpaceX drone ship stationed out on the Atlantic Ocean.
SpaceX scrub!
Update 12:41 a.m.: SpaceX has updated that the launch is now no earlier than 12:42 a.m. on June 3.
No official reason has been provided for the scrub.
Falcon 9 rocket launches more than satellites from Florida
Update 12:35 a.m.: May 30 marked the five year anniversary of the first time Falcon 9 launched NASA astronauts aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The Demo-2 mission certified the Dragon to fly NASA astronauts, but the spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket have since flown three private missions as well.
SpaceX Starship recap
Update 12:20 a.m.: On May 27, Starship launched again from Texas on its ninth test flight. While the ship (upper stage) made it further than the previous two flights, it ended up in a spin which caused it to break apart over the Indian Ocean.
SpaceX had also hoped to test the deployment of a payload, which were mockup Starlink satellites, on this mission. The payload door failed to open correctly.
One thing which went correctly was the high quality footage beamed via Starlink. SpaceX posted the following images to X.
Tonight’s Falcon 9 liftoff is set for 1:24 a.m.
SpaceX Starlink service at sea
Update 12:05 a.m.: Starlink posted a customer photo of Starlink service at work out on the water. SpaceX Starlink internet boasts service almost anywhere the sky is visible. This includes places where cell phone service isn’t available.
Tonight, 23 more Starlink satellites will be launching from Cape Canaveral.
SpaceX launch from Florida weather
Update 11:54 p.m.: The 45th Weather Squadron predicted a 75% chance of favorable weather. The National Weather Service radar is currently clear. Skies over Brevard County are currently hazy.
Brooke Edwards is a Space Reporter for Florida Today. Contact her at bedwards@floridatoday.com or on X: @brookeofstars.
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