SpaceX successfully launched its sixth batch of Starlink satellites on June 13, 2020. The launch took place from the Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

The mission utilized a Falcon 9 Block 5 booster, which is the final version of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. The booster successfully landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Starlink Group 6-20 mission brought the total number of Starlink Satellites in orbit to 480. These satellites are part of SpaceX’s plan to create a global network of internet satellites. The goal is to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access to users across the world, including remote areas where internet connectivity is currently limited.

The Starlink satellites are equipped with highly-reflective surfaces, which can make them visible from the ground shortly after launch. These reflections have caused concerns among astronomers, as they could interfere with observations and contribute to light pollution.

To address these concerns, SpaceX has taken measures to reduce the reflectivity of the satellites. The company is testing a variety of solutions, including experimental darkening treatments and sunshades. SpaceX is also working with the astronomy community to better understand and mitigate the impact of the satellites on astronomical observations.

Overall, the Starlink Group 6-20 mission marks another step forward in SpaceX’s ambitious plan to revolutionize global internet connectivity.

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