"SpaceX Successfully Launches Indonesian Satellite from Cape Canaveral"

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Source: Spaceflight Now
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Indonesia's Telkomsat HTS 113BT satellite, also known as Merah Putih 2, is set to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral to increase broadband internet access across the country. The satellite, built by Thales Alenia Space, will provide over 32 Gbps capacity over Indonesia and is valued at $242.8 million. This mission marks the 16th launch for SpaceX in 2024 and will see the Falcon 9 first stage booster making its 17th flight, aiming to land on the droneship 'Just Read the Instructions.' If successful, it will be the 72nd landing on the droneship and the 276th overall booster landing.

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