SpaceX Achieves Record 24th Flight for Falcon 9 Booster
The Falcon 9 booster set a new standard for reusability, successfully deploying 24 Starlink satellites and landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.
- SpaceX's Falcon 9 booster completed its 24th mission, breaking the record for the most flights by a single booster in the company's fleet.
- The mission launched 24 second-generation Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral to enhance global internet connectivity, especially in remote areas.
- The booster, designated B1067, previously supported high-profile missions, including Crew-3 and Crew-4, along with 12 other Starlink launches.
- This marks the 378th successful booster landing for SpaceX, highlighting its advancements in reusable rocket technology to reduce spaceflight costs.
- The Starlink constellation now includes over 6,750 satellites, with new additions enabling direct-to-cell connectivity for mobile devices in underserved regions.