"SpaceX Sets New Record with 17th Falcon 9 Booster Flight"

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Source: Spaceflight Now
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SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink satellites, with the booster making its record-breaking 17th flight. Booster serial number 1060, which first flew in June 2020, will be used for the Starlink 6-17 mission. SpaceX has certified its Falcon 9 first-stage boosters for up to 20 flights. The launch is scheduled for 10:47 p.m. EDT (0247 UTC) from Cape Canaveral. However, weather conditions, including a storm off the Atlantic coast, may affect the launch. These satellites are part of the V2 mini Starlink satellites, which have larger size and higher bandwidth compared to previous versions.

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