SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launches more satellites into space

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Nearly two dozen of SpaceX's Starlink satellites were launched into space Tuesday from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.

SpaceX's Falon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at 6:17 p.m. The weather was almost 100% perfect conditions for launch.

Shortly after launch, Falon 9's first stage landed safely back on Earth, marking its 300th landing, SpaceX said in a follow up post on X, formerly Twitter. 

Shortly after that, the deployment of the 23Starlink internet satellites was confirmed.

What are Starlink satellites?

Starlink is the world's first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet, supporting seamless streaming, online gaming, video calls, and more.

Starlink uses cutting-edge satellites and user hardware, along with extensive expertise in spacecraft and on-orbit operations, to ensure users worldwide access high-speed, low-latency internet.