CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX successfully launched its 17th Starlink mission Wednesday morning from Kennedy Space Center.
The Falcon 9 rocket was scheduled to lifted off from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39-A at 8:02 a.m.
Liftoff! pic.twitter.com/zdQNxSv6VC
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 20, 2021
The launch was delayed Tuesday to allow more time for prelaunch inspections.
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The goal of Starlink mission is to create a network that will help provide reliable and affordable internet services across the globe.
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