The next batch of 23 Starlink mini-satellites was launched into orbit on November 18. Falcon 9 rocket launch was successful SpaceX.
“The first stage of Falcon 9 B1069 landed on the platform after its 11th flight. 23 Starlink satellites were placed into orbit. “The launch of the Starlink-6.28 mission was successful,” the message reads.
The rocket took off at 8:05 Moscow time from the 40th launch complex at the US Space Force base in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Within the scope of the Starlink project, this launch was the 123rd since the mission started in 2019 and the 54th since the beginning of this year. The global satellite system currently has approximately 5.4 thousand mini satellites in orbit designed to provide high-speed wireless internet access. From time to time, some devices break down and need to be replaced.
On November 3, American entrepreneur Elon Musk announced the launch of his satellite Internet business Starlink. reached breakeven level. He noted that Starlink accounts for the majority of all “active satellites” as well as the majority of satellites “to be cumulatively launched from Earth by next year.”
Previously Elon Musk statedIt is stated that SpaceX will carry 4 times more cargo into space than the rest of the world.