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SpaceX Achieves 100th Launch of 2024 with 23 Starlink Satellites, Sets New Record of 101 Total Launches

Oct 15, 2024, 09:33 AM

SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone by completing its 100th rocket launch of 2024, setting a new record for the most launches in a calendar year by a single company. The milestone was reached with the successful launch of a Falcon 9 rocket, which delivered 23 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida. This launch occurred just hours before SpaceX conducted its 101st launch. The company had previously set its own record with 96 launches in 2023. In total, the 100 launches in 2024 included 95 Falcon 9 missions, 3 Starship missions, and 2 Falcon Heavy missions. The rapid pace of launches underscores SpaceX's growing capabilities and commitment to expanding its satellite internet service through the Starlink program.