SpaceX to Launch 60 Starlink Satellites on Tuesday, May 4

SpaceX announced on Monday morning it is now planning for Tuesday, May 4, for its next Starlink launch.

“Targeting Tuesday, May 4 at 3:01 p.m. EDT for Falcon 9 launch of 60 Starlink satellites from LC-39A in Florida, but team is keeping an eye on weather in the recovery area,” said SpaceX on Monday.

Targeting Tuesday, May 4 at 3:01 p.m. EDT for Falcon 9 launch of 60 Starlink satellites from LC-39A in Florida, but team is keeping an eye on weather in the recovery area

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) May 3, 2021

The daytime launch means fans will get a better view of Falcon 9’s launch and landing on the autonomous droneship Of Course I Still Love You.

The launch is scheduled for 12:01pm PDT/3:01pm EDT, with its Falcon 9 booster B1049 set for its ninth launch and landing attempt, from Launch Complex 39A, at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.