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The Starlink Group 6-20 mission was carried out by SpaceX using the Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket. This mission aimed to deploy 58 Starlink satellites into orbit.

The Falcon 9 Block 5 is a reusable two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX. It features numerous improvements over its predecessors, including improved reusability and reliability. The booster used in this mission, B1058, made its fourth flight, which is a testament to the rocket’s reusability.

The launch took place on July 8, 2021, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The liftoff occurred at 12:26 a.m. EDT. Shortly after the launch, the booster successfully landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” drone ship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

Once in orbit, the 58 Starlink satellites were deployed into their designated positions. These satellites are part of SpaceX’s global broadband internet project. They work together to provide high-speed internet coverage to underserved and remote areas around the world.

With this mission, SpaceX now has more than 1,500 Starlink satellites in orbit. The company envisions a constellation of thousands of satellites to achieve global coverage.

This mission also marked the end of the Falcon 9 Block 5 configuration. SpaceX will transition to the Falcon 9 Block 9 and Falcon Heavy Block 3 designs for future launches. These next-generation rockets will incorporate lessons learned from the Block 5 and aim to further improve performance and reusability.

Overall, the Starlink Group 6-20 mission was another successful deployment of Starlink satellites by SpaceX. It brings us one step closer to a future with global internet coverage provided by a satellite network.

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