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USA: SpaceX Successfully Launches Falcon 9 with 23 Starlink Satellites Amid Stunning Sunrise

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Merritt Island, United States - August 12, 2024

SpaceX achieved a flawless early morning launch on Monday, accompanied by a picturesque sunrise, as the Falcon 9 rocket propelled 23 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit.

The launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 6:37 a.m. EDT marked the completion of Starlink mission 10-7, following a busy weekend that saw SpaceX scrubbing two launches while successfully completing three others over a four-day period.

Earlier on Saturday, mission 8-3 successfully deployed additional Starlink satellites after a one-hour delay due to adverse weather in the booster recovery zone, reported Spaceflight Now.

Originally scheduled for Saturday as well, Monday’s launch initially faced a setback when the rocket missed its initial launch window due to logistical timing issues.

Just an hour post-launch, SpaceX confirmed all 23 satellites reached their designated orbits with successful separation. The Falcon 9’s first stage landed precisely on the ‘A Shortfall from Gravitas’ droneship, showcasing SpaceX's ongoing advancement in reusable rocket technology.

With this latest launch, SpaceX nears a significant milestone of 7,000 total Starlink satellites launched, pushing the overall count to 6,895 satellites deployed to date.

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