SpaceX Ties Record with 72 Space Coast Launches in 2024
The latest Falcon 9 launch marks a significant milestone, matching the previous year's total with more launches expected before year-end.
- A SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral, marking the 72nd Space Coast launch of the year.
- This achievement matches the record set in 2023, with SpaceX responsible for the majority of this year's launches.
- The first-stage booster used in this mission completed its 18th flight, landing on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean.
- SpaceX aims to exceed this record with additional launches planned in the coming months, potentially reaching over 100 launches by year-end.
- The company's overall launch count for 2024, including operations from California and Texas, has reached 101.