SpaceX puts 60 satellites into orbit despite engine failure

SpaceX puts 60 satellites into orbit despite engine failure

4 years ago
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https://apnews.com/d15800ce664a858f8008e458ae44dba2

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX launched 60 more of its internet satellites into orbit Wednesday despite an engine failure shortly after liftoff on a recycled rocket flying a record five times.

SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk said one of the nine main engines shut down prematurely during liftoff, a rare occurrence. But the satellites still made it to the proper orbit, increasing the Starlink constellation to about 360.