SpaceX launches 2 rockets in just 4 hours—here's why it matters
SpaceX pulled off a rare double late Friday and early Saturday, launching two Falcon 9 rockets from Florida in less than four hours.
The first rocket took off at 10:08pm from Kennedy Space Center, and the second followed at 1:44am from Cape Canaveral.
These back-to-back missions marked SpaceX's 145th and 146th Falcon 9 launches this year—pretty wild for one company.
What did they launch?
Both rockets carried batches of 29 Starlink satellites each, helping expand SpaceX's already massive satellite network (now over 8,900 strong).
After liftoff, both boosters nailed their landings on drone ships out in the Atlantic—a move that keeps costs down and lets them fly again.
Why should you care?
This rapid-fire launch schedule is what keeps Starlink growing so fast.
With every successful mission, SpaceX is widely recognized for cementing its lead in global satellite internet and space tech—making reliable internet more accessible for people around the world.
If you're into space or just love seeing big ideas become reality, this is one to watch.