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Watch SpaceX's Falcon 9 complete a landmark mission

by Robin Bea
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SpaceX’s Starlink mission on Sunday, May 9 was more than just another satellite deployment; it also marked a new milestone for reusable Falcon 9 rockets.

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Starlink successfully sent 60 satellites into orbit on Sunday, which will be used to deliver high-speed internet service across the globe.

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