SpaceX Prepares for Milestone Falcon 9 Launch with Starlink Satellites

SpaceX is planning to launch 20 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Saturday evening from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch window opens at 7:26 p.m., and the first stage booster will attempt to land on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You' in the Pacific Ocean. Thirteen of the satellites will have Direct to Cell capabilities, enabling global access to texting, calling, and browsing. A backup launch opportunity is available on Sunday.