SpaceX launches 46 Starlink satellites on third attempt despite bad weather

SpaceX has finally sent a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit. 46 spacecraft were launched

only on the third try.

What is known

Initially, the launch was scheduled for April 25,but it had to be rescheduled for April 26th. Then the launch was postponed for another day. On April 27, despite dense fog, the Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from the US Space Force base in California. But the launch of Falcon Heavy was delayed.

The first stage after 8.5 minutes returned toEarth. She landed on the Of Course I Still Love You drone in the Pacific Ocean and came close to the record. For her, this mission was the 13th. There are two launches left before the record is repeated.

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In total, from the beginning of 2023 the companyElon Musk has completed 27 successful missions. Her goal is to complete 100 launches within a year. To make this easier, SpaceX leased Launch Complex 6 at Vandenberg Air Force Base from the US Space Force.