SpaceX, Starlink and launch
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket achieved a monumental success by completing its 500th overall mission. CEO Elon Musk praised the collective effort on June 13, stating - "Congratulations to the entire SpaceX team for making the impossible possible on the road to rapidly reusable rockets!"
SpaceX achieved its 500th Falcon mission, launching Starlink satellites. The Falcon rocket B1081 marked its 15th flight. Elon Musk shared a nostalgic photo of SpaceX's early days. The Starlink program aims to provide internet to remote areas.
The latest launch lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. It was celebrated widely by SpaceX engineers and CEO Elon Musk.
Elon Musk's SpaceX has made history by successfully completing the 500th mission of its Falcon 9 rocket, marking a significant milestone in reusable rocketry.
The company is developing a larger vehicle, named Helios, that could meaningfully improve the ability of SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy to transport large payloads to the Moon, Mars, and other destinations in the Solar System.
As new rockets and space companies arrive on the scene, this workhorse of a rocket, the Falcon 9, remains the most common rocket launched from Florida launch pads. It debuted 15 years ago this week, and has changed not only the launch cadence on the Space Coast but the entire industry.
Elon Musk seems to think the sky isn’t SpaceX’s limit — and maybe not even its revenue ceiling. The CEO said on Tuesday that his company is on track to generate $15.5 billion in revenue in 2025, a leap from last year’s estimated $11-13 billion.