SpaceX Set for Multiple Starlink Satellite Launches from California and Florida

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SpaceX Set for Multiple Starlink Satellite Launches from California and Florida
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SpaceX successfully launched 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, from its Falcon 9 rocket at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch, which took place at 9:23 p.m. PT on Wednesday, marks the eighth flight for the first stage booster used in this mission. The Falcon 9 rocket, known for its reusability, is designed to transport payloads into orbit, while Starlink aims to provide global broadband internet through its satellite constellation.

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