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SpaceX Targets Record 31st Falcon 9 Flight Today From Cape Canaveral

The attempt underscores SpaceX’s drive to certify Falcon boosters for up to 40 flights.

Overview

  • The Starlink 10-17 mission is scheduled to launch 28 satellites from SLC-40 with a 1:40–2:52 p.m. EDT window.
  • Fleet-leading booster B1067 is slated to fly for the 31st time, setting a new reuse mark for Falcon 9.
  • SpaceX plans to attempt a droneship recovery on A Shortfall of Gravitas about 8.5 minutes after liftoff in the Atlantic.
  • Space Launch Delta 45 forecasts better than a 95% chance of favorable weather for the window.
  • Recent coverage cites differing tallies of total Falcon 9 landings, even as SpaceX pushes toward certifying boosters for up to 40 flights.