SpaceX launches Starlink internet satellites into orbit - Falcon 9 rocket's first stage has completed its 17th flight

SpaceX has sent another batch of Starlink internet satellites into space. The grouping of spacecraft already exceeds 5,000 units.

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The Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifted off from the spaceport at Cape Canaveral, Florida. As usual, after 8.5 minutes, the second stage alone continued its flight into orbit, while the first stage returned home, landing on the Just Read the Instructions platform. It was the 17th flight for her.

SpaceX intends to increase the number of Starlink telecoms satellites in orbit to 30,000 in the future. However, the current licence allows for the deployment of 12,000 spacecraft. The aerospace company will use the Starship spacecraft for these missions in the future.

Source: SpaceX