SpaceX puts 60 satellites into orbit despite engine failure

SpaceX puts 60 satellites into orbit despite engine failure

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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.

SpaceX puts 60 satellites into orbit despite engine failure

Mar 18, 2020, 5:37pm UTC
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.