SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has achieved a major milestone, with its 300th booster successfully landing after taking off from Cape Canaveral. The initial launch window was delayed due to poor weather conditions, but SpaceX managed to target 6:17 p.m. EDT for liftoff.
The Falcon 9 carried 23 Starlink internet satellites into orbit, with no sonic booms expected during the mission. The booster was set to land on a drone ship out at sea, completing its ninth mission.
A webcast of the launch showcased the Falcon 9 rocket liftoff, with the booster expected to land on the drone ship after stage separation. SpaceX confirmed good systems and weather conditions for the launch, with Brevard County Emergency Management providing support.
Fueling procedures for the Falcon 9 were underway as SpaceX shared the launch countdown timeline. The company is planning a weekend launch doubleheader with back-to-back rocket launches, with the Space Force predicting over a 95% chance of good weather for the mission.
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