SpaceX launches 28 more Starlink satellites into orbit
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SpaceX pulled off another early-morning launch from Florida, sending 28 new Starlink internet satellites into orbit at 3:57am on Monday.
This marks their 96th Falcon 9 mission of the year, and—true to form—the rocket's first stage nailed its landing on the drone ship "Just Read the Instructions" just minutes later.
Starlink network now has over 8,000 satellites in orbit
The booster used for this mission (B-1080) has now flown an impressive 21 times, helping out with missions like Ax-2 and CRS-30 along the way.
With these latest additions, SpaceX's Starlink network now tops 8,000 satellites in orbit—making it by far the biggest satellite fleet circling Earth right now.