Spacewatch: SpaceX launches 60 more satellites into Starlink constellation
by Stuart Clark from Science | The Guardian on (#4XPFB)
Launch by Elon Musk's company brings number of deployed Starlink satellites to 180
Elon Musk's SpaceX began the year with the launch of 60 more satellites in its Starlink constellation. Designed to supply internet access across the entire world, the company plans on launching nearly 12,000 satellites by the mid 2020s.
Monday's launch, which took place at 21.19 EST (0219 GMT on 7 January) was the third launch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. It brought the total number of deployed Starlink satellites to 180.
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