Watch live coverage as SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket with another batch of 20 Starlink internet relay satellites, of which 13 feature Direct to Cell capabilities. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 7:31 p.m. EDT (2331 UTC) on Friday, Oct. 18. The first-stage booster making its ninth flight will land on SpaceX's drone ship 'Just Read the Instructions', stationed in the Atlantic Ocean, a little more than eight minutes into the flight.
The mission, designated Starlink 8-19, will be the 67th launch of Starlink satellites and the 97th flight of a Falcon 9 rocket this year.
Commentary will be provided by Spaceflight Now's Will Robinson-Smith, starting approximately an hour prior to liftoff.
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