Watch again: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites from Florida
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 Starlink satellites to low Earth-orbit from Florida on Monday.
Timeline:
Liftoff was 5:05 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
By the numbers:
This was the 20th flight for the rocket’s first stage, which has already helped launch several missions, including CRS-26, SXM-9, and 10 Starlink launches. After the launch, the first stage will landed on a droneship called "A Shortfall of Gravitas," which will be in the Atlantic Ocean.
What are Starlink satellites?
Why you should care:
Starlink is the world's first and largest satellite constellation, and it uses a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet. It supports seamless streaming, online gaming, video calls, and more.
Starlink uses cutting-edge satellites and user hardware, along with extensive expertise in spacecraft and on-orbit operations, to ensure users worldwide access a high-speed, low-latency internet.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by SpaceX.