SpaceX launches rocket into orbit to enhance the Starlink satellite network
SpaceX has launched a Falcon 9 rocket into orbit (Photo: GettyImages)
In Southern California on Thursday evening, a Falcon 9 rocket launched into orbit. Its mission was to expand the Starlink satellite network, according to EyewitnessNews.
"The Falcon 9 rocket was deploying 22 Starlink satellites to join the company's existing satellite network already orbiting Earth. Starlink is designed to provide internet service in remote locations.," the statement said.
The Falcon 9 launched on schedule from Vandenberg Air Force Base after 8:00 PM.
As known, this was the 19th flight of the reusable first-stage booster for this mission. After deploying the satellites, the rocket will land on the company's drone ship in the Pacific Ocean.
Previous Falcon 9 rocket launch
Previously, that the American company SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with two reconnaissance satellites for the German Ministry of Defense. As part of the SARah-2 mission, two reconnaissance satellites with synthetic aperture were sent for the German military.
