SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster Achieves 20th Flight, Misses Landing

The booster was used to launch a satellite for the European Commission's Galileo navigation system but did not land due to a higher-than-usual orbit.

SpaceX Falcon 9 booster's 20th flight ties the record for reuse, but it was not recovered after launching a Galileo satellite.
The mission lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, marking a significant milestone in SpaceX's reusability program.
Despite the missed landing, SpaceX continues to push for higher reuse targets, aiming for up to 40 missions per booster.
The booster has previously supported a variety of missions, including GPS, communication satellites, and Starlink deployments.
SpaceX's ongoing efforts are part of a broader strategy to reduce launch costs and increase the frequency of space missions.