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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 23 Starlink Satellites Along With Direct to Cell Capabilities to Low-Earth Orbit From Florida

SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites on Tuesday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 12:43 AM ET. 13 satellites feature Direct to Cell technology to boost internet services to support SpaceX’s mission to expand global Starlink coverage.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 23 Starlink Satellites Along With Direct to Cell Capabilities to Low-Earth Orbit From Florida

Elon Musk-run SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Tuesday. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 12:43 AM ET (around 10:00 AM IST) from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Among the 23 Starlink satellites, 13 were Direct to Cell technology satellites, which will help to improve connectivity in remote areas. The mission can be seen as a part of SpaceX’s to expand Starlink connectivity and provide internet access across the world. Blue Origin Completes 12th Human Spaceflight, Sends 6 Crew Members to Space on NS-32 Flight.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 23 Starlink Satellites

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