SpaceX Achieves 35th Launch with Starlink Satellites, Eyes Global Internet Coverage
May 8, 2024
SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, the 35th launch of the year for the Space Coast.
The Falcon 9 rocket's first-stage booster, previously used for human spaceflight and another Starlink mission, completed its third flight.
A scrubbed launch earlier in the week due to a valve issue is rescheduled for no earlier than May 17, aiming to deploy an additional 20 Starlink satellites.
The upcoming California launch will include 13 satellites with Direct to Cell capability and will feature the fourth flight of the Falcon 9 first stage booster, B1082.
The mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, scheduled for 7:48 PM Pacific Time, highlights the Western Range's capacity to support more frequent orbital flights.
SpaceX's Starlink project aims to offer global high-speed internet access, focusing on underserved areas, and is expanding its operations in Indonesia.
Changes in launch schedules are possible, and SpaceX encourages following updates for any shifts in planned launch dates and times.
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