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SpaceX launches new Starlink mission from California (April 1, 2024)

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Lifting Off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base In California

On Monday, April 1, 2024, SpaceX launched a new Falcon 9 rocket mission with 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base In California.

This mission counts as the 150th dedicated launch of Starlink satellites. These 22 Starlinks will add to the growing internet satellite constellation of the space launch company.

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The mission was previously scheduled for March 31 alongside the two other launches of EUTELSAT 36D and 23 Starlink satellites on the same day but was later scrubbed due to unfavorable weather.

Earlier today, SpaceX confirmed the launch status an hour later and announced that the weather was clear for a liftoff.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Lifting Off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base In California

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Lifting Off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base In California (Image Credit: SpaceX)

On the other hand, The Falcon 9’s first stage marked its 15th orbital flight as it landed on a droneship after delivering the second stage into space.

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Around an hour of mission time, the company shared details about the deployment of 22 Starlink satellites.

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Mel Trivalo is a senior author at EONMSK.com, he began his early career in electronics in 2021 and turned his attention towards Space and Rocket Science. Mel likes to explore new technologies and swings baseball to run through creative thoughts.

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