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Wed, November 27, 2024
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SpaceX adds 24 satellites to Starlink constellation with Tuesday night launch from NASA's KSC
- The Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron had pegged the odds of favorable launch weather at greater than 95% at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
On November 27, 2024, SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites into orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 11:20 p.m. EST, marking another step in SpaceX's mission to expand its Starlink internet constellation. This launch was part of a series aimed at providing global broadband coverage. The first stage of the Falcon 9, which had previously flown on 12 missions, successfully landed on the droneship 'Just Read the Instructions' in the Atlantic Ocean, showcasing SpaceX's commitment to reusability in spaceflight. The satellites are intended to join the growing network that aims to deliver high-speed internet to underserved areas around the world.
Read the Full Florida Today Article at [ https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2024/11/27/spacex-launches-24-starlink-satellites-tuesday-with-florida-liftoff-at-nasa-kennedy-space-center/76569702007/ ]
Read the Full Florida Today Article at [ https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2024/11/27/spacex-launches-24-starlink-satellites-tuesday-with-florida-liftoff-at-nasa-kennedy-space-center/76569702007/ ]
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