SpaceX Successfully Deploys 23 Starlink V2 Mini Satellites Amid Launch Challenges
- SpaceX launched 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Cape Canaveral on November 7, 2024.
- The launch was delayed multiple times due to technical issues and bad weather.
- The successful mission highlights SpaceX's advancements in reusable rocket technology.
On November 7, 2024, SpaceX completed the launch of 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch, which occurred at 3:19 p.m. EST from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, faced several setbacks. Prior to the successful launch, there were issues with bad weather and a helium leak that had earlier forced a delay to the mission. This launch was particularly noteworthy as it marked the third flight of the booster, known as B1085, which has a history of supporting significant missions, including the Crew-9 astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Following the launch, the reusable booster successfully landed on the SpaceX drone ship, 'Just Read the Instructions,' in the Atlantic Ocean. This event marked the 96th landing of this drone ship and brings the total number of booster landings to 362, showcasing the company's advancements in reusability in space travel.