SpaceX launched 27 Starlink broadband satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on October 12, marking the company's first Starlink mission in over three weeks. The previous Starlink launch occurred on September 19. The mission continued SpaceX's ongoing effort to expand its constellation of internet-beaming satellites in low Earth orbit.
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SpaceX launches Falcon 9 Starlink mission for 1st time in more than 3 weeks (photos)
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- SpaceX launched 27 Starlink broadband satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on October 12, marking the company's first Starlink mission in over three weeks.
- The previous Starlink launch occurred on September 19.
- The mission continued SpaceX's ongoing effort to expand its constellation of internet-beaming satellites in low Earth orbit.
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