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SpaceX experienced a historic milestone by launching its 600th Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Starlink 17-13 mission and successfully completed the Crew-12 mission. The Crew Dragon spacecraft docked with the ISS, restoring full crew capacity just in time for Valentine’s Day. The relentless push towards satellite deployments continues, showcasing SpaceX’s industrial might.

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Very lucky day: NASA, SpaceX ace astronaut launch to the space station on Friday the 13th

In a unique coincidence, NASA and SpaceX launched their Crew-12 mission aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on Friday, the 13th, marking the first crewed mission on this date. The launch occurred at 5:15 a.m. EST, sending astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) with exceptional precision and timing.

This launch illustrates SpaceX’s capabilities and reliability as a partner to NASA, reinforcing confidence in public-private partnerships for space exploration ventures.

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Replacement crew docks at space station, boosts crew back to seven

Following the Crew-12 launch, the Crew Dragon spacecraft docked at the ISS, adding to the station’s crew count and boosting operational capabilities. The docking took place at 3:15 p.m. EST on Saturday, 34 hours after launch from Kennedy Space Center, and is critical for ongoing scientific experiments in low Earth orbit.

With the crew back to seven, the functional capacity of the ISS is restored, vital for managing the array of ongoing research projects and international collaborations.

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SpaceX launches 600th Falcon 9 rocket to date with Starlink flight from Vandenberg

On February 14, SpaceX launched its 600th Falcon 9 rocket during the Starlink 17-13 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch took place at 5:59:59 p.m. PST and also highlighted the significant operational success with 180 launches from this specific pad.

This milestone demonstrates SpaceX’s extensive experience and infrastructure capabilities, positioning the company as a leading entity in the commercial space launch industry.

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SpaceX Dragon astronauts make Valentine’s Day docking at space station to boost skeleton crew (video)

In a timely feat, SpaceX’s Crew-12 astronauts docked at the ISS on February 14, reestablishing a full complement of crew members. The docking was perfectly synchronized with Valentine’s Day celebrations, marking a human touch to the otherwise mechanical operations of space travel.

The increase in crew capacity enhances the ISS’s operational flexibility, allowing for more complex and extensive missions while maintaining a diverse range of expertise onboard.

Read the full story: Space.com

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• Total Launched: 11138
• Total On Orbit: 9646
• Total Working: 9636

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