
SpaceX launches 60 satellites into orbit
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Science, Other, Physics
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11th Grade - University
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The video discusses a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from a US Air Force base in Florida, highlighting the reuse of a booster for the fourth time. After deployment, the satellites use ION thrusters to reach a 550 km orbit, avoiding congested space. SpaceX now operates 180 Starlink satellites, making it the largest commercial satellite owner. The reusable booster was recovered, but the payload faring was lost, valued at $3 million. The program faces criticism for satellite glare affecting observatories, prompting SpaceX to apply a light-absorbing coating to new satellites.
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