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Space X Latest Mission Launches 23 Starlink Satellites into Orbit
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Space X Latest Mission Launches 23 Starlink Satellites into Orbit

SpaceX, the trailblazing company founded by Elon Musk, continues to redefine the boundaries of space exploration. In its recent endeavor on April 28, SpaceX successfully dispatched 23 more Starlink satellites to orbit, further expanding its constellation. This mission was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Starlink satellites were prepared to launch atop a Falcon 9 rocket. The four-hour launch window opened at 5:50 p.m. EDT (2150 GMT). SpaceX streamed the launch live on its online platform, providing viewers a unique experience of this space spectacle. The Falcon 9's first stage executed a flawless vertical landing about 8.5 minutes post-launch. It landed on the droneship 'Just Read the Instructions' stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. This marked the 13th ...