SpaceX successfully launches 60 more of its Starlink high-speed broadband internet satellites

SpaceX successfully launches 60 more of its Starlink high-speed broadband internet satellites

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https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/03/spacex-successfully-launches-60-more-of-its-starlink-high-speed-broadband-internet-satellites/

SpaceX has launched its latest batch of Starlink internet satellites, a full complement of 60 spacecraft that will join those already on orbit to add to the constellation. These will form the backbone of SpaceX’s broadband internet service, which will aim to provide low-latency, high-speed connections to customers and regions where quality, consistent service hasn’t been available.

The launch took place at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, from SpaceX’s launch facility at 8:46 AM EDT (5:46 AM PDT). The Falcon 9 rocket used on the launch included a first-stage booster that flew once previously – just a few months ago in June. SpaceX also successfully recovered the Falcon 9 booster once again with a controlled landing at sea on its ‘Of Course I Still Love You’ drone landing ship.