WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX launches Starlink mission from Kennedy Space Center Launch marks 48th mission for satellite constellation
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX on Wednesday launched another batch of Starlink satellites into space from Florida’s Space Coast.
Launch of the Falcon 9 rocket took place at 6:59 a.m. from Kennedy Space Center launch pad 39A. The launch was originally set for 6:20 a.m.
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The launch marked the 48th Starlink mission for SpaceX, which uses satellites to provide internet, with plans to eventually offer Wi-Fi worldwide. SpaceX usually sends up 60 satellites per launch.
SpaceX also landed the rocket booster on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
Next SpaceX launch: Wednesday, May 18
Rocket: SpaceX Falcon 9
Mission: 48th Starlink launch
Launch Time: 6:59 a.m.
Launch Pad: 39A at Kennedy Space Center
Trajectory: Northeast
Landing: Drone ship
Weather: 80% “go”
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