Starlink satellite group 6-33 launched its 90th mission of 2023 in the early morning hours of just after 12am on December 7 from Cape Canaveral SLC-40. This was the first clear sky I've had in a while so I wasn't going to miss it! The view from Lake Santa Fe, with the constellation Orion high above made for a magical night in the crisp cold 40° Florida temps.
Another new location with a malfunctioning phone compass left me half guessing the trajectory, but I'm rather happy with the end result. Very happy with how Orion settled nicely into the frame. Also in view is the burn of the boosters as they re-enter for landing .
Mission Details:Falcon 9 Block 5 Starlink Group 6-33
- Thrust: 7,607 kN
- Stages: 2
- Height: 70 m
- Fairing Height: 13 m
- Booster B1077 Flight #9
- Type: Communications
- Launch Cost: $67,000,000
- Location: SLC 40, Cape Canaveral FL