"SpaceX's Starlink Satellites Illuminate the Sky with Record-breaking Launches"

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"SpaceX's Starlink Satellites Illuminate the Sky with Record-breaking Launches"
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SpaceX is preparing to launch 21 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off early on October 21, with backup opportunities available if necessary. The launch will be webcasted by SpaceX, and if successful, the rocket's first stage will return to Earth and touch down on a drone ship. This will be the 75th orbital mission for SpaceX in 2023, as the company aims for 100 flights by the end of the year and 144 in 2024.

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