Elon Musk’s company SpaceX (SpaceX) has managed to send 56 satellites of Starlink (Starlink Broadband Satellite) into low Earth orbit. This is their 31st successful orbital mission this year. The satellite was launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Sunday, May 14, at 1.03 am (10.33 am IST). The satellites are launched into their specific orbits by Falcon Nine rockets. And the Falcon Nine successfully launched the first stage back to Earth and landed on a SpaceX droneship, the company’s 11th successful rocket launch and landing.
56 Starlink satellites reach space aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Nine rocket
For now, these internet satellites will remain in their own orbits in space. And will help the company to provide faster and better broadband services in the future. Starlink currently has about 4,400 satellites in space. It has more than 4,000 active satellites and the company continues to increase this number with each successful launch.
Sunday’s launch was the 29th Falcon Nine flight this year. And this was the third orbital mission of SpaceX’s powerful Falcon Heavy rocket. The company believes that with this launch, this space launch service will come within the reach of customers with Starlink.
The Falcon Nine rocket has successfully returned
SpaceX’s mission success is a testament to the company’s continued progress in reusable rocket technology. And by landing the Falcon Nine’s first stage on Earth, the company has been able to save significant costs and resources on each of its launches. The company’s CEO, Elon Musk, announced the technology as an acceptable and cost-effective means of space travel.
Benefits of Starlink Satellite Launch
The launch of the new Starlink Broadband Satellite will bring high-speed internet to people in many parts of the world. Especially in remote and rural areas where traditional broadband service is not available, people will also benefit from it. The launch is expected to bridge the digital divide and make access to essential communication and information services easier for all. Moreover, this successful launch and landing of SpaceX is considered as an important achievement for the space industry.