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The SpaceX launch of another bundle of Starlink satellites is scheduled to take place on Sunday night. The launch window will open at 7:45 p.m. ET from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. There are seven backup launch attempts scheduled from 8:17 p.m. ET until 10:47 p.m. ET.

According to the 45th Weather Squadron, there is an 85% chance of good launch conditions, with concerns only about liftoff winds and cumulus cloud rules. In the event of a delay, the next available launch opportunity will be on Monday, Oct. 30.

The Falcon 9 rocket that will be used for this launch is equipped with a first-stage booster named B1077. This booster has successfully completed seven missions before this one. Once stage separation occurs, the first-stage booster is expected to land in the Atlantic Ocean on the droneship Just Read the Instructions.

The mission, known as Starlink 6-25, aims to deploy 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit. These satellites will join the thousands that are already providing internet services across the globe. Starlink is a company owned by SpaceX.

As of now, there are a total of 4,967 satellites in orbit, with 4,938 of them in working order. These satellites are positioned in operational orbit and contribute to the internet services provided by the Starlink network.

Overall, this upcoming SpaceX launch is an important step in expanding the Starlink constellation and improving internet connectivity worldwide.

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