SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, launched 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Thursday (IST) using its Falcon 9 rocket. The launch took place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was the fifth flight for the Falcon 9’s first-stage booster, advancing SpaceX’s mission to expand global internet coverage through Starlink.

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•  SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit using Falcon 9 rocket.
• Liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Central Florida.
•  Satellites set to deploy about one hour after launch.
•  Falcon 9 first-stage booster completed its fifth successful mission.
•  SpaceX founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to create reusable, cost-efficient rockets.
•  Company aims for future Mars missions and advanced human space travel.
• Starlink project provides high-speed internet to remote and rural areas globally.
• Over 7 million users in 150 countries currently connected via Starlink.
•  Around 8,475 Starlink satellites orbit Earth; plan to expand to 42,000 units.
•  Each satellite designed to operate for about five years before replacement.