Falcon 9 rocket puts 29 satellites into Earth orbit, improving Starlink system coverage
A Falcon 9 rocket blasted off at 4:54 a.m. East Coast time today from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Approximately one hour after launch, the satellites separated from the second stage of the launch vehicle and entered the previously designated orbits without any technical difficulties.
The rocket carried 29 mini-satellites into space, which are to complement and improve the range of the Starlink global internet network. - SpaceX said in a statement
The multi-purpose first stage of the launch vehicle, launched from Florida, was used for a space mission for the twentieth time. After completing its mission, it also landed on a landing pad located on a ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
SpaceX has launched over 8.4 satellites since May 2019, as part of the largest project, allowing universal access to the internet. The company is controlled by Elon Musk. There are currently about 7.3 thousand operational satellites in orbit.
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