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SpaceX launches a flight-proven Falcon booster for 600th time
By Will Robinson-Smith at Spaceflight Now
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
A streak shot of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket flying from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station during the Starlink 10-45 mission on July 14, 2026. Image: John Pisani/Spaceflight Now
Update July 13, 5:58 a.m. EDT (0958 UTC): SpaceX landed its booster on the droneship.
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Key takeaway SpaceX flew a flight-proven Falcon rocket booster for a 600th time when it launched the Starlink 10-45 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Tuesday morning.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
The upcoming launch of the Starlink 10-45 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station may seem distant from Brownsville , but it has significant implications for the city's own space industry. As home to SpaceX's Starbase launch site at Boca Chica, Brownsville is closely tied to the company's operations and innovations. The successful reuse of Falcon rocket boosters, like the one scheduled for its 28th flight, is crucial to the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of SpaceX's launches, including those from Starbase. The experience and technology developed through these launches can be applied to future missions from Brownsville, potentially bringing more launches and economic activity to the area. Furthermore, the expansion of SpaceX's low Earth orbit constellation can also enhance broadband internet access in the region, benefiting local residents and businesses. As SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of space technology, Brownsville's role in the industry is likely to grow.
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Category: space ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: Spaceflight Now ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A streak shot of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket flying from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station during the Starlink 10-45 mission on July 14, 2026. Image: John Pisani/Spaceflight Now
Update July 13, 5:58 a.m. EDT (0958 UTC): SpaceX landed its booster on the droneship.
SpaceX f...
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