Cape Canaveral, Florida – SpaceX successfully launched 23 more Starlink internet satellites on Sunday evening from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Amidst a busy weekend for the company, the Starlink spacecraft took off atop a Falcon 9 rocket at 6:08 p.m. EDT. This launch marked the 13th launch and landing for the booster, highlighting SpaceX’s focus on reusability.

The Falcon 9’s first stage completed a vertical landing on the droneship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 8.5 minutes after liftoff. Half of the rocket’s previous 12 flights were dedicated to Starlink missions, showcasing SpaceX’s commitment to their satellite internet project. The upper stage of the Falcon 9 deployed the 23 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit about 65 minutes after launch.

In addition to the Starlink mission, SpaceX celebrated the successful launch of two of Europe’s Galileo navigation satellites on Saturday. This launch marked the 20th flight for that Falcon 9’s first stage, tying a SpaceX reuse record. The company’s busy weekend also included the wrapping up of their 30th robotic Dragon cargo mission to the International Space Station for NASA.

As SpaceX continues to expand its satellite internet constellation and solidify its reputation as a leader in space exploration, the successful deployment of the 23 Starlink satellites adds to the company’s achievements. The utilization of reusable rockets like the Falcon 9 demonstrates SpaceX’s commitment to cost-effective space travel and satellite deployment. With ongoing missions and advancements in both satellite technology and rocket reusability, SpaceX remains at the forefront of innovation in the space industry.