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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX was expected to launch 60 satellites from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Wednesday night before postponing due to upper level winds.
Standing down today due to excess upper level winds. Teams are working toward tomorrow's backup launch window, which opens at 10:30 p.m. EDT
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) May 16, 2019
Officials with SpaceX said they have created a satellite constellation system called Starlink, with the goal to provide broadband internet service worldwide.
Officials said the weather is 80% favorable for the Falcon 9 launch of Starlink.
The next launch window opens at 10:30 p.m. Thursday.
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