SpaceX, the famous space company, is making history. On Friday night, it is launching a rocket for the 20th time. The rocket, called Falcon 9, will carry 23 more Starlink satellites into space.
This important launch will take place at 9:22 pm EDT Friday, from Space Launch Complex 40 in Florida. The rocket will travel the same way as the past Starlink missions.
The Falcon 9 rocket will separate from its booster stage after around two and a half minutes. It will then land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The 23 Starlink satellites will separate an hour later. This will increase the total Starlinks in space to over 5,800.
This mission is very special because it sets a new record. The Falcon 9 booster will fly for the 20th time. This is a big achievement for SpaceX.
This company is very busy. Almost every day, it is either launching a rocket or preparing one for launch.
Vocabulary List:
- SpaceX (noun): A famous space company founded by Elon Musk.
- rocket (noun): A vehicle powered by engines that creates thrust.
- Falcon 9 (noun): A type of rocket built by SpaceX.
- satellites (noun): Objects placed in orbit around the Earth for various purposes.
- launch (verb): To send a spacecraft or missile into the air or space.
- booster (noun): The stage of a rocket responsible for providing additional thrust during initial launch.
