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X Report 23 Dec 2024

SpaceX successfully launches 21 Starlink satellites from Florida, marking another milestone in its satellite internet constellation. The Falcon 9 rocket was also successfully recovered at sea.

SpaceX successfully launches 21 Starlink satellites from Florida, marking another milestone in its satellite internet constellation. The Falcon 9 rocket was also successfully recovered at sea.

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SpaceX achieved another successful mission with the launch of 21 Starlink satellites from Florida’s Space Coast today. This mission further bolsters SpaceX’s satellite internet service, aiming to provide global broadband connectivity. The launch vehicle, a Falcon 9 rocket, was recovered after landing on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Early this morning, a Falcon 9 rocket propelled 21 new Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida’s Cape Canaveral at the Kennedy Space Center. This launch marks another step in expanding SpaceX’s Starlink network, intended to offer internet coverage across the globe, especially in remote areas that traditional providers cannot reach. The mission successfully utilized a Falcon 9 first stage booster, which was recovered following a ship landing in the Atlantic Ocean, demonstrating SpaceX’s continued prowess in reusable rocket technology.

The deployment of additional satellites increases the Starlink constellation’s reliability and bandwidth capacity, enhancing internet coverage and speed for its users. Satellite tracking is key for both enthusiasts and users, as the real-time tracking tools allow monitoring of the expanded network in terms of coverage and functionality.

Read the full story: Space.com

At 12:35 a.m. EST, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket took to the skies from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, deploying 21 Starlink satellites into their designated orbit. This midnight launch adds to the significant number of satellites supporting the Starlink internet constellation and underlines the operational effectiveness of the V1.5 satellites, which have improved uplink capabilities and stronger networking efficiencies.

This mission looks to fortify the satellite internet service as SpaceX continues to lead in developing affordable, high-speed internet access worldwide. The implications for satellite tracking include enhanced monitoring with the addition of these satellites to the Starlink web, aiding researchers and users alike to stay informed of the constellation’s status and pathways.

Read the full story: Spaceflight Now

  • Total Launched: 7568
  • Total On Orbit: 6886
  • Total Working: 6839

Track Starlink satellites in real-time on our web app: Track Starlink


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