SpaceX Launches 20 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9 Rocket for Enhanced Global Internet Connectivity

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24/11/2024 18h02

**SpaceX Successfully Launches and Lands Falcon 9 with 20 Starlink Satellites**

In another notable achievement for SpaceX, the company successfully launched 20 Starlink internet satellites to orbit early Sunday morning on November 24th. A Falcon 9 rocket, which carried these spacecraft, took off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California right at 12:25 a.m. EST (0525 GMT; 9:25 p.m. on November 23rd local time).

Out of the 20 Starlink satellites sent into space, 13 are equipped with the capability to beam internet service directly to smartphones. This advancement marks a significant step towards enhancing global connectivity and expanding the reach of high-speed internet services.

The mission also highlighted the reusability of SpaceX’s rocket technology. The first stage of the Falcon 9 booster made a successful return to Earth roughly eight minutes after launch. It landed precisely on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You," stationed in the Pacific Ocean.

This particular Falcon 9 booster has a remarkable track record. The mission marked its 15th flight and landing, showcasing its reliability and durability. Notably, 12 of these flights have been dedicated to Starlink missions, furthering SpaceX's ambitious goal of creating a global satellite internet network.

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