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SpaceX Launches Another Batch of Starlink Satellites
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites on Tuesday night. The mission included 13 satellites capable of providing direct service to smartphones. The Starlink spacecraft was carried into orbit by a Falcon 9 rocket that took off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 10:16 p.m. EDT.
The Falcon 9’s first stage, which has now completed 20 successful launches and landings, returned to Earth as planned. It landed on the SpaceX droneship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean, marking another milestone for the reusable rocket technology.
Falcon 9’s first stage lands on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, completing our first launch and landing this month pic.twitter.com/T42up3gKfhJune 5, 2024
Following the successful landing, the Falcon 9’s upper stage continued its journey, deploying the 20 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit approximately 52 minutes after liftoff. This launch marks SpaceX’s 58th orbital mission of the year, with a significant portion dedicated to expanding the Starlink megaconstellation.
Upcoming Starship Megarocket Test
SpaceX is now preparing for an exciting test flight of its Starship megarocket, scheduled for Thursday morning at the Starbase site in South Texas. This mission promises to be a significant step forward for SpaceX’s ambitious space exploration goals.
Stay tuned for more breaking space news and updates on rocket launches, skywatching events, and the latest from SpaceX!
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