SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 with Starlink 15-25
AI-generated overview
NASA Spaceflight’s live coverage followed preparations for SpaceX’s Starlink 15-25 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Falcon 9 was carrying 27 Starlink V2 mini satellites. Commentators said booster B1088 was preparing for its 15th flight, about 36 days after its previous mission. The plan called for the first stage to land on the drone ship Of Course I Still Love You, with fairing recovery by Doug. A field correspondent reported that fog had cleared after rain over the weekend and said the remaining wind should be within launch limits.
What’s discussed
- The Starlink 15-25 mission was scheduled to launch from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- The payload consisted of 27 Starlink V2 mini satellites.
- The Falcon 9 booster was identified as B1088 and was described as preparing for its 15th mission.
- Commentators said B1088 had flown its previous mission about 36 days earlier.
- The mission plan called for first-stage recovery on Of Course I Still Love You and fairing recovery by Doug.
- A field correspondent reported that earlier fog had cleared after rain associated with a tropical storm over the weekend, though it remained somewhat windy.
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