A SpaceX Falcon 9 flew for a record ninth time Sunday, delivering a batch of 60 Starlink satellites. The rocked launched from Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 6:01 a.m. ET. The rocket also successfully landed on SpaceX’s drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You” stationed out in the Atlantic… Continue reading Falcon 9 Flies for Record Ninth Time
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Falcon 9 Misses Landing After Successful Starlink Mission
SpaceX lost a Falcon 9 booster Monday when it failed to land after successfully delivering a load of 60 Starlink satellites. SpaceX has not disclosed the cause of the failed landing. The livestream showed a flash near the drone ship, but the rocket was never seen on camera. It’s suspected the rocket landed in the ocean. … Continue reading Falcon 9 Misses Landing After Successful Starlink Mission
SpaceX Sets Record for Most Satellites Launched
SpaceX set a new world record Sunday for carrying the most satellites into orbit. The Transporter-1 mission delivered 143 satellites from several different contractors. The Falcon 9 used for the mission was making its fifth flight for the company. The mission marked SpaceX’s first dedicated SmallSat Rideshare Program flight. “Smallsats” are satellites that can be… Continue reading SpaceX Sets Record for Most Satellites Launched