SpaceX broke a record!

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With the development of technology, the mystery of space is being revealed. Additionally, private companies have become interested in the space sector. This year has been a busy year for spaceflight. In fact, we can say that it is the busiest year ever. Space companies were very active this fall. The one that attracted the most attention among these companies was undoubtedly SpaceX. With the latest Starlink satellites with the 180th flight in 2023, SpaceX has once again broken the record for successful orbital launches in a single year. Then this number increased to 200. Here are the details…

SpaceX broke this year’s record with 92 successful operations!

Elon Musk set a goal of 100 launches for this year. As of December 7, it was the company that came closest to its target with 92 launches. Private companies do not aim only for science and communication missions. In addition, it repeats itself for space tourism. Anyone rich enough to buy a ticket will be able to visit space.

But spaceflight is more difficult than expected. Especially if you’re trying to change the game with design innovations. 2023 has been a triumphant year for space studies. However, despite all these victories, there were also many setbacks. One of these disruptions undoubtedly occurred in April.

SpaceX’s Starship Rocket burned to death shortly after launch. Additionally, its powerful engines destroyed the launch pad during takeoff. It caused great damage to the environment. After this flight, SpaceX completed its preparations for the second test flight. It recently made its second test flight. Although it did not reach orbit, Musk found this test flight successful.

It looks like SpaceX hasn’t stopped once for breath in 2023. The company has masterminded a record-breaking series of orbital launches with its reusable Falcon 9 and partially reusable Falcon Heavy rockets. The lion’s share was allocated to delivering Starlink internet satellites into orbit.

Additionally, SpaceX has also transported payloads to other organizations, including NASA. He made many crewed flights with the Dragon capsule. Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station aboard Crew Dragon in March. Axiom Space has reached an agreement with SpaceX for a special astronaut mission that will fly to the ISS in May.

In many ways, 2023 has been important for existing projects, both private and state-supported. It has also become a stepping stone for what’s to come in 2024, which is shaping up to be a big year for spaceflight. SpaceX plans to carry out 12 launches to the moon in 2024.