SpaceX Hits 300th Rocket Landing Milestone, Eyes Record Launch Pace

April 25, 2024
SpaceX Hits 300th Rocket Landing Milestone, Eyes Record Launch Pace
  • 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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