SpaceX's Impressive Launch: 24 More Starlink Satellites Sent to Orbit
ICARO Media Group
**SpaceX Successfully Launches 24 Starlink Satellites from Florida**
In a remarkable achievement, SpaceX launched another set of 24 Starlink internet satellites on November 21. The event took place at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, where a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off precisely at 11:07 a.m. EST (1607 GMT).
This mission marks a significant milestone for SpaceX, as it continues its aggressive expansion of the Starlink satellite constellation. Notably, the Falcon 9's first stage executed a flawless landing on the droneship "A Shortfall of Gravitas," stationed in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately eight minutes after liftoff. This particular booster, achieving its 20th launch and landing, has stood as a workhorse for the company, having completed 16 Starlink-specific missions.
Following the first stage's return to Earth, the Falcon 9's upper stage proceeded with the deployment of the 24 satellites. These spacecraft are set to join the growing constellation in low Earth orbit (LEO), with the deployment occurring around 65 minutes post-liftoff.
SpacesX's continued success in Starlink missions underlines its commitment to enhancing global internet coverage. The deployment of these additional satellites marks another stride toward this ambitious goal.