SpaceX kicked off the weekend with a successful Starlink mission on Friday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Falcon 9 rocket, carrying 23 satellites, lifted off at 10:19 a.m. ET and successfully reached its intended orbit.
This was the first launch for the first-stage booster B1076, which has a proven track record of launching various types of satellites. The new batch of Starlink satellites will deliver internet services to multiple regions around the world.
Weather conditions were favorable, with an 85% chance of good forecast, although there was some concern over wind during liftoff. If the launch had been scrubbed, it would have taken place on Saturday, February 22nd.
The Starlink mission marks the latest in a series of launches aimed at expanding global internet connectivity. With over 7,000 satellites already in orbit, SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of satellite technology and its potential for improving life on Earth.
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