Launch Details
A rocket launched 23 satellites from at 9:40 p.m. EDT on April 12, 2024, marking the 20th flight for its first-stage booster.
This launch set a new record for SpaceX's rocket reusability, doubling the Falcon 9 booster's original design life and reaching halfway of its extended service life of 40 flights.
Mission Significance
The mission contributes to SpaceX's goal of reducing spaceflight costs and increasing launch frequency, essential for ambitious projects like .
The successful landing of the booster on the drone ship "" and the deployment of satellites to low Earth orbit (LEO) highlight SpaceX's advancements in rocket technology and space exploration.