Mission details
| Launched | May 14, 2023 at 05:03 UTC |
|---|---|
| Status | Complete (Success) |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch pad | Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Mission type | Communications |
| Booster | B1067, 11th flight (50 days since the last) |
| Landing | Landed: droneship JRTI |
Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-26 10:33 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.
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Starlink Group 5-9 questions
When did Starlink Group 5-9 launch?
SpaceX launched Starlink Group 5-9 on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL on May 14, 2023 at 05:03 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.
Which booster flew Starlink Group 5-9?
Booster B1067 flew for the 11th time, 50 days after its previous flight, and landed on the droneship JRTI.
Where can I watch Starlink Group 5-9 again?
The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.
Answers as of October 26, 2026.
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