SpaceX's Falcon 9 Sets New Record on Cosmonautics Day with 20th Flight

April 14, 2024
SpaceX's Falcon 9 Sets New Record on Cosmonautics Day with 20th Flight
  • SpaceX celebrated Cosmonautics Day with a historic achievement, launching the Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites.

  • The Falcon 9's first stage booster completed its 20th flight, a new record for rocket reusability.

  • The booster's impressive track record includes missions such as GPS III Space Vehicle 04, Inspiration4, and 12 Starlink missions.

  • After the launch, the booster successfully landed on the droneship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas' in the Atlantic Ocean.

  • SpaceX is seeking FCC approval to expand its Starlink 'Direct to Cell' service globally, targeting enhanced internet access in remote regions.

  • Concerns arise from the astronomy community and other experts regarding the potential issues of visual interference and space debris.

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