SpaceX successfully launched 29 Starlink satellites using a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida.
The launch took place on January 20 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The mission strengthens SpaceX’s plan to expand global satellite-based internet connectivity.

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• SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit

• Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida

• Launch time recorded at 6:31 pm EST

• Mission carried out despite 60% favorable weather chance

• Falcon 9 booster B1080 completed its 24th flight

• Booster landed on droneship “A Shortfall of Gravitas”

• Satellites deployed nine minutes after liftoff

• Upper stage re-ignited Merlin engine to reach higher orbit

• Part of Starlink Group 6-100 mission

• Strengthens SpaceX’s global internet expansion plans