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SpaceX Launches 20 Starlink Satellites with Direct-to-Cell Tech

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-19T11:56:56.526907+05:30

- **SpaceX** launched 20 **Starlink** satellites from **Florida** on **October 18**. - **13 satellites** have **Direct-to-Cell** capability. - **Falcon 9** launched from **Cape Canaveral** at **7:13 pm ET**. - The first stage booster landed on the drone ship **'Just Read the Instructions'**. - This marks the **17th successful flight** for this booster, part of **64 Starlink missions** this year. Source: [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/spacex-releases-stunning-footage-of-starships-precision-landing-in-atlantic-ocean/articleshow/114364323.cms), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/elon-musks-spacex-successfully-launches-20-starlink-satellites-florida-falcon-9-rocket-/articleshow/114364136.cms)

SpaceX launched 20 Starlink satellites from Florida on October 18.
13 satellites have Direct-to-Cell capability.
Falcon 9 launched from Cape Canaveral at 7:13 pm ET.
The first stage booster landed on the drone ship 'Just Read the Instructions'.
This marks the 17th successful flight for this booster, part of 64 Starlink missions this year.