Cape Canaveral, Florida – SpaceX achieved a new milestone with their recent midnight Starlink mission, setting a new record for rocket reuse. The Falcon 9 rocket booster, tail number 1067, took flight for the 27th time, solidifying its position as the most flown rocket in SpaceX’s arsenal. This mission carried 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit.

The historic liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 on Monday, April 14, marked another successful mission for SpaceX. The launch weather forecast provided by the 45th Weather Squadron indicated favorable conditions with a greater than 95 percent chance of suitable weather at liftoff. This launch was part of a series of recent successful missions for SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation.

Booster 1067’s journey began nearly four years ago with its first mission, CRS-22, in June 2021. Since then, it has completed multiple missions in support of SpaceX’s satellite network. The successful landing on the droneship, ‘Just Read the Instructions,’ marked the 115th landing on this platform and the 431st booster landing overall.

This mission, known as Starlink 6-73, was the 460th launch of a Falcon 9 rocket to date. The continuous success of SpaceX in reusing rockets and launching satellites into orbit highlights the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in the aerospace industry.

With each successful mission, SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of space exploration and commercial satellite deployment. The dedication to reusability and efficiency in their launches sets a new standard for the industry and paves the way for future advancements in space technology.