SpaceX successfully launched a new batch of 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Thursday, Indian Standard Time, using its Falcon 9 rocket. This mission marks the fifth flight of the rocket’s first-stage booster. Shortly after liftoff, scheduled a little over an hour later, the satellites will be deployed from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Central Florida.
Founded in 2002 by billionaire Elon Musk, SpaceX aims to revolutionize aerospace technology by developing reusable rockets. The company is dedicated to advancing human space travel with a vision that includes missions to Mars and beyond. In 2020, SpaceX made history as the first private company to transport astronauts to the International Space Station. Since its inception, the company has completed 565 missions, achieved 525 successful landings, and conducted 490 rocket re-flights, according to its official reporting.
Starlink serves as SpaceX’s ambitious initiative aimed at providing high-speed internet access to users worldwide, including those in remote and rural areas. The service enables online streaming, gaming, video conferencing, and remote work. To date, more than 7 million users across 150 countries and territories are connected through Starlink. Currently, approximately 8,475 Starlink satellites are in orbit, with plans to expand that number to 42,000, with each satellite designed to operate for around five years.
Original Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/elon-musks-spacex-launches-29-starlink-satellites-into-space-using-falcon-9-rocket-watch-10348729/
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Publish Date: 2025-11-06 07:45:00
