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SpaceX Achieves Milestone with Dual Falcon 9 Starlink Launches from Both Coasts

The company successfully launched 44 Starlink satellites within 24 hours, showcasing its operational efficiency and reusable rocket technology.

  • SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets within a 24-hour span, deploying a total of 44 Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit.
  • The first launch occurred from Vandenberg Space Force BaseCalifornia, carrying 23 satellites, followed by a second launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with 21 satellites.
  • Both missions utilized previously flown first-stage boosters, with one achieving its 18th flight and successfully landing on the droneship 'Just Read the Instructions.'
  • These launches mark SpaceX's 14th and 15th missions of the year, maintaining its rapid pace toward a potential record-breaking 156 launches in 2025.
  • The Starlink program aims to expand global internet coverage, with SpaceX solidifying its dominance in commercial spaceflight and satellite deployment.
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