SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket achieves 400th mission by launching 24 Starlink satellites

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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully completed its 400th mission on November 27, 2024, by launching 24 Starlink satellites from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The satellites were deployed into low Earth orbit about 65 minutes after liftoff. The first stage of the Falcon 9 returned to Earth, marking the 375th successful recovery of a Falcon first stage. This booster had previously flown 15 times, with 11 missions dedicated to Starlink deployments. In 2024, SpaceX has conducted 117 Falcon 9 missions, with 81 focused on expanding the Starlink network. Currently, nearly 6,700 Starlink satellites are active in orbit, highlighting the rapid growth of the satellite constellation.


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