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SpaceX’s hat trick of launches – 3 for 3 in 3 days
The spacecraft successfully reached orbit, and SpaceX ended its livestream at the request of its customer South Korea, which flew its Project 425 SAR synthetic aperture radar satellite on the mission.
SpaceX’s successful second launch in a three part series.
This was the sixth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-7, CRS-29, PACE, Transporter-10, and now two Starlink mission.
Following stage separation, the first stage landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, stationed in the Pacific Ocean.
SpaceX’s part 2 in a 3 part series of launches, Saturday’s Direct to Cell
A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.
This is the sixth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-7, CRS-29, PACE, Transporter-10, and one Starlink mission. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean.
SpaceX’s 1st launch in a 3 part series for the weekend.
The Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 more of the company’s Starlink internet satellites lifted off from Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 40 at 5:12 a.m.
The first-stage booster made its 14th flight and stuck another recovery landing downrange in the Atlantic on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas.
It was the 275th time SpaceX has recovered a Falcon 9 booster, part of the company’s efforts to reduce costs through reusability.
Starlink satellites, including six with Direct to Cell capabilities.
Liftoff is targeted for 7:31 p.m. PT, with backup opportunities available until 11:25 p.m. PT. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Saturday, April 6 starting at 7:25 p.m. PT.
A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.
This is the sixth flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-7, CRS-29, PACE, Transporter-10, and one Starlink mission. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean. SatNews