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| Type | Core |
| Landing Attempt | Yes |
| Landing Site | ASOG |
| Landing Success | Yes |
| Landing Type | ASDS |
| Flights | 6 |
| Turn-around Time | 69 days |
| Previous Mission | Starlink Group 4-10 |
| Reused | Yes |
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A batch of 53 satellites for Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.
| Mission Type | Communications |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
| Manufacturer | SpaceX |
| Thrust | 7607kN |
| Length | 70m |
| Diameter | 3.65m |
| LEO Capacity | 22800kg |
| GTO Capacity | 8300kg |
| Launch Cost | $52m |
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX operates from many pads, on the East Coast of the US they operate from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and historic LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center. They also operate from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, usually for polar launches. Another launch site is being developed at Boca Chica, Texas.
| Type | Commercial |
| Administrator | CEO: Elon Musk |
| Launch Vehicles | Falcon | Starship |
| Spacecraft | Dragon |
| Location | Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA |
| Total Launches | 146 |
| Links | Wikipedia | Map |
Reusability is a fundimentally important factor in creating a cheap and reliable launch vehicle. The first stage makes up the vast majority of the cost to manufacture a rocket, by reusing it as well as other parts such as the second staege and fairings, the cost per mission id improved drastically.
"Rapid and complete reusability of rockets is really the key to opening up space and becoming a space-faring civilization."
- Elon Musk