SpaceX Falcon 9 Deploys 21 Starlink Satellites 6j244r Enhancing Mobile Connectivity

A Falcon 9 carried 21 Starlink satellites, boosting connectivity with Direct-to-Cell tech. f213o

Written by Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 28 January 2025 22:15 IST

SpaceX Falcon 9 Deploys 21 Starlink Satellites, Enhancing Mobile Connectivity

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SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched 21 Starlink satellites Monday from Cape Canaveral, Florida

Highlights

SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites from Florida
13 satellites include Direct-to-Cell technology
Falcon 9 booster completes its 20th flight and landing

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A Falcon 9 rocket launched by SpaceX carried 21 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Monday evening from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission, designated Starlink 12-7, lifted off at 5:05 p.m. EST. Among the satellites deployed, 13 were equipped with Direct-to-Cell capabilities aimed at enhancing mobile connectivity. The mission also marked a significant milestone for the first-stage booster, completing its 20th flight and successful landing.

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According to mission details provided by SpaceX, as Falcon 9 booster landings.

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Weather conditions were favourable for the launch, with a 95 percent chance of acceptable conditions predicted by the 45th Weather Squadron. Only a minimal risk of a Cumulus Cloud Rule violation was noted in the forecast.

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The mission represents SpaceX's 12th launch of the year, eight of which have been Starlink-focused. In 2024, orbital missions, as noted in its annual progress report. For 2025, the company is targeting an ambitious schedule, planning between 160 to 180 launches across its Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy platforms. This goal would require a monthly average of approximately 13 to 15 missions to meet the projection.

SpaceX has also scheduled two additional launches before the end of January: the SpainSat NG-1 mission on January 29 and the Starlink 11-4 mission on January 30, demonstrating the company's high-paced operations to meet its 2025 objectives.

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