SpaceX would carry almost 100 satellites to orbit with its Falcon 9 rocket launch this Thursday, January 21, 2021. It involves cargo from the government, Starlink, and other private companies and commercial entities. This feat was never before attempted by the space company, but would do it at the start of 2021, and would be able to handle the load it will bring.
TITUSVILLE, FL - MAY 22: SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft atop rocket Falcon 9 lifts off from Pad 40 of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Titusville, Florida. The launch this morning makes SpaceX the first commercial company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station.
The large estimate of the satellites to board the Falcon 9 is indeed impressive, for both SpaceX and the rocket ship, as a single satellite can weigh more than a couple kilograms itself. Imagine having a hundred times of that, with only one launch and flight, carrying the hopes of various entities to strengthen their services with the satellites that were sent off.
SpaceX is known to accomplish massive feats and missions, but this particular launch would be one-of-a-kind and maybe the start of something new for the company. Before, SpaceX's task was to launch several of Starlink's internet satellites (a handful of 60 at a time), along with partnerships from NASA, and other international space agencies.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 100 Satellite Launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL - FEBRUARY 28: In this NASA handout, A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen as it is rolled out of the horizontal integration facility at Launch Complex 39A as preparations continue for the Demo-1 mission, Feb. 28, 2019 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Demo-1 mission will be the first launch of a commercially built and operated American spacecraft and space system designed for humans as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The mission, currently targeted for a 2:49am launch on March 2, will serve as an end-to-end test of the system's capabilities
According to CNet, SpaceX would attempt to be like a ride-hailing application that features the "ride-share" option enabled in its systems. Cargo from Starlink, the United States government and other commercial entities would be taking part and joining the company in its launch to orbit.
DARPA satellites would be joining the launch but has been damaged in its processing facility, causing them to be replaced. Starlink's addition is a buzzer-beater because it was not originally slated to join this launch with the Falcon 9.
The United States' Department of Defense, along with Nanoracks, and Germany's German Aerospace Center (DLR) would also send a couple of their satellites to join SpaceX's launch. These satellites bring the total count to almost 100 satellites in cargo, give or take.
SpaceX did not disclose the total number of satellites that would join the launch, but it seems that Thursday's journey is set to happen, even with its massive load to bring to orbit.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Thursday Launch: How to Watch Live
SpaceX would be setting up its live streaming cameras once again, uploading it live and feeding it to its website and YouTube channels for its launch time. The activity is set on Thursday, January 21, with an early morning launch at 6:24 AM PT (9:24 AM ET).
The Falcon 9 launch is seeing no delays or hindrances for Thursday, as weather conditions predict that it would be welcomed with an 80 percent chance of good weather that would complement the launch schedule.
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Written by Isaiah Alonzo
