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SpaceX launch - how to watch Starlink satellite launch live from the UK tonight
Tonight, SpaceX will attempt to launch a 60 satellites into space, as part of its Starlink mission.
The launch will see a Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida, before releasing the satellites into orbit.
SpaceX explained: “The Starlink satellites will deploy in an elliptical orbit approximately 15 minutes after liftoff.
“Prior to orbit raise, SpaceX engineers will conduct data reviews to ensure all Starlink satellites are operating as intended.
“Once the checkouts are complete, the satellites will then use their onboard ion thrusters to move into their intended orbits and operational altitude of 550 km.”
SpaceX is targeting a launch time of 21:25 EDT (02:25 BST) tonight.
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