SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites to orbit on its 35th flight

The Starlink missions keep on coming. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 27 of the company's internet satellites to orbit this morning (Sept. 2), lifting off from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base at 4:42 a.m. EDT (0842 GMT; 1:42 a.m. local California time). It was the 35th flight for this Falcon 9's first stage, which is known as Booster 1063. That's

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  1. Most Flights by a Single Booster: A single Falcon 9 booster, B1067, has achieved a record-breaking 35 flights, demonstrating unprecedented reusability for an orbital rocket. Another source states a booster has achieved 37 flights.
  2. Fastest Re-flight Turnaround: SpaceX achieved a rapid turnaround of just 9 days for Falcon 9 booster B1088, and a record 38.5 minutes between two separate Falcon 9 launches from different coasts.
  3. Most Launches in a Calendar Year: In 2026, SpaceX achieved its 100th orbital mission, showcasing a remarkable launch cadence.

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