Mission details
| Launched | March 18, 2020 at 12:16 UTC |
|---|---|
| Status | Complete (Success) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch pad | Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Mission type | Communications |
| Booster | B1048, 5th flight (127 days since the last) |
| Landing | Failed: droneship OCISLY |
Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-26 21:39 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.
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Starlink 5 questions
When did Starlink 5 launch?
SpaceX launched Starlink 5 on a Falcon 9 from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL on March 18, 2020 at 12:16 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.
Which booster flew Starlink 5?
Booster B1048 flew for the 5th time, 127 days after its previous flight, and did not land on the droneship OCISLY.
Where can I watch Starlink 5 again?
The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.
Answers as of October 26, 2026.
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