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SpaceX adds 23 satellites to Starlink megaconstellation after launch from Florida

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A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 of the broadband internet satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capabilities, lifted off at 11:29 a.m. EDT ( 1529 GMT ) at Cape Canaveral .

The launch proceeded to plan, with the Falcon 9's first stage (the booster designated B1078) completing its 21st flight.

Once in place, the spacecraft will become part of the space-based network, now totaling more than 7,600 units.

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