SpaceX launch Falcon 9 and send another 60 satellites into orbit

29th Jan 2020
SpaceX launch Falcon 9 and send another 60 satellites into orbit

SpaceX have today carried out another successful launch of their re-usable Falcon 9 rocket carrying another 60 starlink satellites into orbit.

The Falcon 9 rocket, after separating from the upper stages was then successfully brought back to earth and landed on their drone ship 400 miles off the coast of California.

Falcon 9 lift off:

Falcon 9 coming back down to earth:

Last Updated:
26th Oct 2021
Category:
UK Space Industry
Tags:
Falcon 9Starlink
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