"SpaceX Sets New Record with 17th Starlink Satellite Launch"

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 22 Starlink satellites, marking the 17th liftoff and landing for its first stage, setting a new reuse record. The rocket's first stage returned to Earth and landed on a SpaceX drone ship stationed at sea. This launch also extended SpaceX's record for the most orbital missions in a year, with 65 launches in 2023. The company continues to expand its Starlink megaconstellation, which currently has over 4,700 operational satellites, with plans to launch 12,000 more and seek approval for an additional 30,000.