SpaceX Nails 300th Falcon Landing, Expands Starlink Orbit Amid Busy Launch Weekend
April 23, 2024SpaceX achieved the 300th landing of its Falcon booster with the successful Starlink 6-53 mission launch from Cape Canaveral.
The mission deployed 23 satellites aimed at expanding a global high-speed internet network.
Despite initial weather delays, the Tuesday launch proceeded with a favorable 95% launch forecast.
NASA is counting on SpaceX for additional crewed missions to the International Space Station.
SpaceX has a busy schedule with potential back-to-back launches, including Galileo satellites for the ESA and another Starlink mission.
The FCC has rejected SpaceX's bid to provide Starlink internet to rural areas of the US, impacting its funding for such expansions.
For continued coverage of SpaceX activities, updates are available at floridatoday.com/space.
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