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SpaceX sets record with two Falcon 9 launches 38.5 minutes apart
SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets from Florida and California on Saturday night for Globalstar and the U.S. Space Force. The 38.5-minute interval between the missions set a new record, while the total number of Falcon booster landings reached 650.
SpaceX sent two Falcon 9 rockets into space 38.5 minutes apart on Saturday night. One carried eight satellites for Globalstar's satellite fleet, while the other carried the U.S. Space Force's classified USSF-366 mission. This was the company's shortest interval between two launches.
Globalstar satellites launched from Florida
The Globalstar mission began at 9:12 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The rocket carried eight satellites to replenish the company's fleet in low Earth orbit.
The first-stage booster, B1090, landed at Landing Zone 40 about eight minutes after liftoff following its 14th flight.
Second Falcon 9 carried classified payload
The second Falcon 9 lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 9:50 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, carrying the U.S. Space Force's classified USSF-366 mission.
The U.S. Space Force did not disclose the contents of the payload. The agency said the mission had been assigned under a previously issued task order for Phase 3, Lane 1 of the National Security Space Launch program.
The rocket's B1088 booster landed on the autonomous drone platform Of Course I Still Love You in the Pacific Ocean. This brought the total number of Falcon booster landings to 650.
Globalstar mission had previously been delayed
The Globalstar launch was initially scheduled for May 17 but was delayed because teams needed more time to prepare the satellites. Globalstar Chief Executive Officer Paul E. Jacobs said the mission was important for maintaining and strengthening infrastructure that customers rely on every day.
The launch took place as a plan for Amazon to acquire Globalstar remained under consideration. The deal is scheduled to be completed in 2027 and is expected to support Amazon Leo's direct-to-device satellite services.
Globalstar had announced that it would suspend updates on its forward-looking financial outlook and earnings calls until the transaction closes on August 6.
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