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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Set for Record-Breaking 10th Launch

Live Coverage of Starlink Mission

Liftoff Scheduled for Sunday, May 9th from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX is preparing to launch a Falcon 9 rocket for a record 10th time on Sunday, May 9th. The rocket will lift off from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral, carrying 23 second-generation Starlink internet satellites.

This launch marks a significant milestone for SpaceX, as it will be the first time one of its rockets has flown 10 times.

Follow our live coverage of the launch below:

• 1:00 PM EST: Launch countdown begins.
• 1:15 PM EST: Falcon 9 rocket lifts off.
• 1:20 PM EST: Starlink satellites deploy successfully.

Stay tuned for updates!

Background on SpaceX and the Falcon 9 Rocket

SpaceX is a private space exploration company founded by Elon Musk in 2002. The company's mission is to reduce the cost of space travel and make it possible for humans to live on other planets.

The Falcon 9 is a reusable rocket that SpaceX has developed for launching satellites and other payloads into orbit. The rocket has been used for a variety of missions, including the launch of the Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station.

Significance of the upcoming launch

The upcoming launch is significant for several reasons. First, it will be the first time that a Falcon 9 rocket has flown 10 times. This is a testament to the rocket's reliability and reusability.

Second, the launch will add 23 new Starlink satellites to SpaceX's constellation of internet satellites. This will expand the coverage and capacity of Starlink's internet service, which is already available in parts of the United States and Canada.

Third, the launch will help SpaceX to achieve its goal of making space travel more affordable. The Falcon 9 is a relatively low-cost rocket, and its reusability helps to further reduce the cost of launch.