Blastoff! A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has successfully delivered 29 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, expanding the reach of the internet from space. This launch marks another significant step in the ongoing effort to blanket the globe with high-speed internet access.
The launch took place from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday, December 2nd. The Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the latest batch of Starlink satellites, soared into the sky and, after a flight lasting 1 hour and 5 minutes following the 5:18 p.m. EST (2218 GMT) liftoff, the satellites were successfully deployed.
Booster 1077's Impressive Record
The first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket, known as Booster 1077 (B1077), made its 25th flight. After its ascent, the booster returned to Earth, landing gracefully on the autonomous drone ship
