23 Starlink satellites launched
A Falcon 9 rocket launched 23 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday. ( Photo: SpaceX)
Falcon 9 launch lights up Cocoa beach skyline
The launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral early Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, is seen from Cocoa Beach, Florida. (Photo: AP)
Successful return to earth
The first stage of the Falcon 9 completed its 19th successful return to Earth landing 8.5 minutes after launched on a drone ship, which was stationed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida. ( Photo: SpaceX)
Falcon 9's upper stage
The Falcon 9's upper stage hauled Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit (LEO), with deployments that were scheduled approximately 65.5 minutes after liftoff. (Photo: SpaceX)
SpaceX's previous reuse record
SpaceX's reuse records don't tend to last long. Just last month, they set a new record with a Falcon 9 booster completing 18 flights. (Photo: SpaceX)
Elon Musk's vision
Elon Musk, who owns SpaceX, wants to help humanity by colonizing Mars and accomplish space adventures. Rocket reusability is part of this vision. (Photo: SpaceX)
90 missions in 2o23
In the year 2023, SpaceX has successfully conducted over 90 orbital missions, with a focus on expanding its Starlink broadband megaconstellation, which currently consists of 5,200 operational satellites. (Photo: AP)
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