SpaceX Launches 23 More Starlink Satellites from Florida

SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, successfully launched 23 more Starlink satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Saturday, December 2, 2023. The launch took place at 11:00 p.m. EST (0400 GMT on December 3) and marked the 91st launch of the year for SpaceX.

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The Starlink satellites, each weighing approximately 573 pounds, were deployed into low-Earth orbit (LEO) about 65.5 minutes after liftoff. They will join the growing constellation of Starlink satellites that provide high-speed internet connectivity to people in remote and underserved areas around the world.

The Falcon 9 rocket that carried the satellites successfully landed on the droneship "A Shortfall of Gravitas" in the Atlantic Ocean about 8.5 minutes after launch. This was the sixth launch and landing for this particular booster.

The launch of the Starlink satellites is part of SpaceX's ambitious plan to provide affordable and reliable internet access to everyone on Earth. The company has already launched over 3,000 Starlink satellites into orbit, and it plans to launch thousands more in the coming years.

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"Today's launch is another important milestone in our mission to bring high-speed internet to everyone on Earth," said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. "We are making steady progress towards our goal of providing global coverage, and we are excited to see the positive impact that Starlink will have on people around the world."

The launch of the Starlink satellites is a testament to SpaceX's innovative approach to spaceflight. The company has developed a number of groundbreaking technologies that have made it possible to launch and recover rockets more frequently and affordably. SpaceX's success is helping to usher in a new era of space exploration and commercialization.

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