A Milestone for SpaceX's Falcon 9!

In an impressive display of engineering and reliability, SpaceX has achieved a remarkable milestone as its Falcon 9 rocket booster, tail number 1067, completed its record-setting 27th flight during a spectacular midnight launch of Starlink satellites.

Skyward Launch from Cape Canaveral

The Falcon 9 roared to life from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at precisely 12 a.m. EDT (0400 UTC) on April 14. This mission deployed 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit, further expanding SpaceX's satellite constellation.

Perfect Launch Conditions

Thanks to a favorable weather forecast from the 45th Weather Squadron, launch conditions were optimal for the midnight ascent, boasting a greater than 95% chance of success. Meteorologists indicated that the timing fell perfectly within a period of dry, seasonable temperatures across the Spaceport.

A Journey of Reliability

This successful mission comes almost four years after B1067's inaugural flight, CRS-22, on June 3, 2021. Its previous three missions have also been dedicated to transporting Starlink satellites, solidifying its role as a backbone of SpaceX's ambitious Internet constellation.

Touchdown on the Droneship!

Approximately eight minutes post-launch, the Falcon 9 booster gracefully touched down on the droneship, ‘Just Read the Instructions.’ This landing marked another entry in the record books, being the 115th landing on this recovery vessel and the 431st successful booster landing overall for SpaceX.

Celebrating a New Era in Spaceflight

The Starlink 6-73 mission not only highlighted SpaceX's capabilities but also underscored the relentless pace of rocket launches, marking the 460th launch of a Falcon 9. With each launch, SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in space travel and satellite deployment.