SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Including 13 Direct-to-Cell, at 12:12 a.m. EST from Cape Canaveral
Dec 8, 2024, 05:12 AM
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 12:12 a.m. EST on December 8, 2024. The mission, designated Starlink 12-5, included 13 satellites equipped with Direct-to-Cell capabilities, enhancing global connectivity. The launch window was initially scheduled for a limited 50 minutes but was later extended to nearly four hours, concluding at 4:02 a.m. EST. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from launch pad 40, marking another milestone for SpaceX in its ongoing efforts to expand its Starlink internet service.
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