Topic: One SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage, 10 launches
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 46221 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 05-08-2021 06:31 PM
The Falcon 9 first stage (B1051) that launched the Crew Dragon Demo-1 mission in 2019 will attempt a record 10th launch and landing early Sunday morning (May 9 at 2:42 a.m. EDT or 0642 GMT) with 60 Starlink satellites.
In addition to DM-1, the stage also flew with Radarsat, Sirius SXM-7 and six prior Starlink missions.
GACspaceguy Member
Posts: 2702 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
posted 05-09-2021 10:45 AM
A clear morning in Savannah, Georgia produced a clear launch view. It looks like SpaceX has lit a candle for moms out there (today is Mother's Day). These never get old to me but this year the weather has cooperated for some great views.
What makes this launch one for the record books is the fact this is the tenth use of this booster and the tenth successful recovery. The first launch of this booster was March 2, 2019. Crew Demo-1 launch, as noted, which I watched at Kennedy Space Center at the Saturn V building viewing site.
posted 05-08-2021 06:31 PM
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