SpaceX launches 22 new Starlink satellites on October 15
- SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
- The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 2:10 a.m. EDT, with the first-stage booster landing successfully on a droneship.
- This mission continues SpaceX's efforts to expand its satellite constellation for global internet coverage.
On October 15, 2024, SpaceX successfully launched a new batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at approximately 2:10 a.m. EDT, deploying 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit. This mission is part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to expand its satellite constellation, which aims to provide global internet coverage. The first-stage booster of the Falcon 9 rocket, marking its 11th flight, returned to Earth shortly after launch and landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas Droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. Prior to the launch, SpaceX reported that weather conditions were excellent, contributing to the mission's success. This deployment adds to the thousands of satellites already in orbit, enhancing the company's capabilities in delivering internet services worldwide.