Update: SpaceX launch just happened. You can watch the live stream in progress below, followed by video clips of the actual takeoff. A new live stream of the SpaceX launch (featured below) is happening right now, and this time the mission is not to deliver astronauts, but satellites for something you can actually buy right now: internet, space-based broadband. The SpaceX Starlink launch will put 60 satellites into orbit (it already has 1.000 floating there). The payload for the benefit of consumers will be launched into the night sky from the Cape Canaveral space station in Florida. The SpaceX live stream is underway. The release time is exactly Monday 10:59pm EST / 7:59pm PST in the US, or Tuesday 3:59am GMT / 2:59pm AEST. As with any SpaceX launch, you'll want to allow yourself a few minutes before the Falcon 9 rocket ignites, so plan to watch before the timed post. Here is the video of the live launch from SpaceX:
What is the launch of SpaceX Starlink?
The private space company founded by Elon Musk is determined to bring the Internet to the world by placing satellites in space and transmitting high-speed, low-latency Internet speeds to the satellites. This is a huge advantage for rural communities where fast internet is patchy and non-existent. The introduction of long fiber optic cables has challenged cable companies trying to serve some rural residents outside of dense cities and suburbs. SpaceX says it wants to change that. Starlink speeds are expected to range between 50MB/s and 150MB/s, according to the official SpaceX Starlink registration page, with latency expected to fall between 20ms and 40ms in most places.