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"SpaceX's Inaugural 2024 Falcon 9 Launch: Direct-to-Cell Starlinks Set for Tuesday Liftoff at Vandenberg"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"SpaceX's Inaugural 2024 Falcon 9 Launch: Direct-to-Cell Starlinks Set for Tuesday Liftoff at Vandenberg"

SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday evening, with a backup window on Wednesday. The launch may be visible for hundreds of miles if conditions are clear. In 2023, SpaceX achieved a record 96 successful missions, surpassing its previous record. The Starlink network aims to provide global high-speed internet, and the satellites can be tracked using the FindStarlink tracker for optimal viewing.

"SpaceX Kicks Off New Year with Military Launches and Historic Doubleheader Missions"
sciencetechnology2 years ago

"SpaceX Kicks Off New Year with Military Launches and Historic Doubleheader Missions"

SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on January 2 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, carrying 21 Starlink satellites, including the first six with Direct to Cell capabilities for global communication services. The launch window opens at 6:13 p.m., with a backup opportunity on January 3. The mission will feature a new first stage booster that will land on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You" post-separation. A live webcast will be available shortly before the launch.