SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launches more satellites into space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Nearly two dozen of SpaceX's Starlink satellites were launched into space Tuesday from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX's Falon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at 6:17 p.m. The weather was almost 100% perfect conditions for launch.
Shortly after launch, Falon 9's first stage landed safely back on Earth, marking its 300th landing, SpaceX said in a follow up post on X, formerly Twitter.
Falcon 9’s first stage has landed on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, completing Falcon’s 300th landing! pic.twitter.com/1YHqiHWjkN
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) April 23, 2024
Shortly after that, the deployment of the 23Starlink internet satellites was confirmed.
Deployment of 23 @Starlink satellites confirmed
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) April 23, 2024
What are Starlink satellites?
Starlink is the world's first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet, supporting seamless streaming, online gaming, video calls, and more.
Starlink uses cutting-edge satellites and user hardware, along with extensive expertise in spacecraft and on-orbit operations, to ensure users worldwide access high-speed, low-latency internet.