Michael Wall is a Senior Space Writer with Space.com and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers exoplanets, spaceflight and military space, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat. His book about the search for alien life, 'Out There,' was published on Nov. 13, 2018.
Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and visually stunning way, aiming to educate and inspire readers of all agescapabilities, is set to launch from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station today during a 70-minute window that opens at 1:05 p.m. EST .
It will be the 25th mission for the rocket's first stage, setting a new mark for the company. Thirteen of the booster's 24 flights to date have been Starlink missions, according to a SpaceXabout eight minutes after liftoff today. It will touch down in the Atlantic Ocean, on the drone ship"Just Read the Instructions.
Starlink is the largest satellite constellation ever deployed and is growing all the time. It currently consists of more than 6,870 active spacecraft, about 400 of which have direct-to-cell capability, Today's launch will be the fifth Falcon 9 mission of 2025. Last year, SpaceX launched more than 130 flights with the workhorse rocket, about two-thirds of them Starlink missions.to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at: and joined the team in 2010. He primarily covers exoplanets, spaceflight and military space, but has been known to dabble in the space art beat.
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