SpaceX Celebrates 500th Reuse With Sentinel-6B Mission Launch
• SpaceX achieved its 500th orbital flight using a reused Falcon 9 rocket, launching the Sentinel-6B satellite.
• The Sentinel-6B mission will continue nearly 40 years of satellite-based sea-level measurements, crucial for climate monitoring.
• This international collaboration underscores the global commitment to understanding and addressing climate change through shared data and resources.
SpaceX launches Sentinel-6B, marks 500th orbital flight
SpaceX achieved a significant milestone early Monday with the successful launch of the Sentinel-6B satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch, which occurred at 12:21 a.m. ET, marked SpaceX’s 500th orbital flight utilizing a reused Falcon 9 rocket. This mission underscores the company's commitment to sustainable space operations and its pivotal role in advancing climate science.
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