SpaceX Hits 300th Rocket Landing Milestone, Eyes Record Launch Pace
April 25, 2024![SpaceX Hits 300th Rocket Landing Milestone, Eyes Record Launch Pace](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/a4f54792fd06028d21bbbb045cff611785d5c3d2172234a5663209607f8c37e6397d9f227b143ee3453e680f3ec99ffe16aa49ca6b7530608cbe69b431a93362.png)
SpaceX reaches 300th successful landing with its Falcon rocket series, highlighting its prowess in rocket reusability.
The company anticipates a record-breaking launch frequency, aiming for 130 to 140 missions this year, equating to a launch every 2.7 days.
Falcon 9 is on course to outstrip the Soyuz booster as the most-launched rocket by the mid-2030s, with nearly 350 launches to date.
SpaceX's recovery efforts have saved 2,700 Merlin engines and prevented 15,000 metric tons of debris from polluting oceans.
Despite the introduction of the larger Starship, Falcon 9 remains a workhorse and is expected to continue operations well into the 2030s.
Booster 1078, now with 9 flights, including 6 Starlink missions, exemplifies the Falcon fleet's reliability and reusability.
Expansion plans include the construction of an additional droneship to uphold the high frequency of Falcon rocket landings.
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