SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster Achieves Record 22nd Launch and Landing

The Falcon 9 rocket successfully deployed 23 Starlink satellites and landed on a droneship, marking a milestone in reusability.

• The Falcon 9 booster launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and landed on the 'Just Read the Instructions' droneship.
• This mission set a new record with the booster completing its 22nd flight and landing.
• The booster, B1062, previously supported missions including GPS launches, Inspiration4, and Ax-1.
• The launch added 23 Starlink satellites to SpaceX's growing constellation, now exceeding 6,000 satellites.
• SpaceX's reusability strategy significantly reduces costs, enabling more frequent and affordable space missions.

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