SpaceX successfully launches another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. <\/p>\n
9:45 p.m. Update: <\/p>\n
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station around 9:40 p.m. <\/p>\n
After liftoff and separation Falcon 9 lands on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship completing the first 20th launch and landing of a booster! <\/p>\n
This boosters previous missions include GPS III Space Vehicle 04, GPS III Space Vehicle 05, Inspiration4, Ax-1, Nilesat 301, OneWeb Launch 17, ARABSAT BADR-8, and now 13 <\/p>\n
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Liftoff is scheduled for Friday night at 9:22 p.m. <\/p>\n
The Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites will blast off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. <\/p>\n
This is the 20th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched GPS III Space Vehicle 04, GPS III Space Vehicle 05, Inspiration4, Ax-1, Nilesat 301, OneWeb Launch 17, ARABSAT BADR-8, and 12 Starlink missions. <\/p>\n
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After stage separation, the first stage will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. <\/p>\n
Backup opportunities available until 12:48 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 13 <\/p>\n
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