This mission will launch the eighth batch of operational Starlink satellites, which are expected to be version 1.0, from SLC-40, Cape Canaveral AFS. It is the ninth Starlink launch overall. The satellites will be delivered to low Earth orbit and will spend a few weeks maneuvering to their operational altitude of 550 km. This mission is includes rideshare payloads, SkySats 16-18, on top of the Starlink stack. The booster for this mission is expected to land an ASDS.
Payloads
Starlink-8

Type:

Satellite

Mass:

15,600 kg

Inclination Degree:

53.0533°

Customers:

SpaceX

Manufacturers:

SpaceX

Nationalities:

United States

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