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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-38

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Jan 29, 2024 at 01:10 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Communications Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA 100% success
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PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMStarlink

A batch of 23 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.

VEHICLE
Falcon 9
AGENCY
SpaceX
MISSION
Starlink Group 6-38
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Starlink
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
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API ID: 378bd440-63df-48a6-97f7-c528a9a1968c
Reported date: Jan 29, 2024 at 01:10 UTC
Last synced: 3 minutes ago
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#18THIS FLIGHT
23TOTAL FLIGHTS
22/23LANDINGS
61dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDSA Shortfall of Gravitas SUCCESS
First flight: Nov 5, 2020Previous flight: Nov 28, 2023
Starlink v2 Mini
Broadband Internet
SpaceXOPERATOR
LEO · 530 kmORBIT
800 kgMASS
91TOTAL LAUNCHES
LIVE TRACKING AVAILABLE
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
564
SUCCESSES
563
SUCCESS RATE
99.8%

Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.

When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-38 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-38 is scheduled for Monday, January 29, 2024 at 1:10 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Starlink Group 6-38?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-38 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 564 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-38 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 6-38 going to?
The Starlink Group 6-38 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 6-38?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-38 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-38 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
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Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 29, 2024 at 01:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 378bd440-63df-48a6-97f7-c528a9a1968c
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Pad weather at 28.61, -80.6

Mission Profile

Starlink Group 6-38 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on January 29, 2024. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1062, made its 18th flight, returning to service just 61 days after its previous mission. This launch expanded SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, the low-Earth-orbit network that delivers broadband internet to users worldwide; each batch is identified by its orbital group (here, Starlink Group 6-38). The launch was a success.