SpaceX launched Globalstar missions classified for the US Space Force 38 minutes apart in a record accomplishment

Washington, DC [US]August 16 (ANI): American Airlines SpaceX It achieved a major operational milestone by launching two Falcon 9 Rockets were launched from opposite coasts of the United States just 38.5 minutes apart, setting a new company record for the shortest gap between orbital missions.
The double launches, which were carried out on Saturday evening (local time), were destroyed. SpaceXThe previous private launch record of 65 minutes was set in August 2024, showcasing the company’s fast operational tempo and reusable rocket capabilities.
The first mission lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 9:12 p.m. EDT (0112 GMT Sunday), carrying eight satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO) for the satellite communications company. Global Star. The satellites were successfully deployed during a six-minute window starting approximately 56 minutes after liftoff, and expanding Global StarConstellation infrastructure.
And just 38.5 minutes later, at 9:50 PM EDT (0150 GMT Sunday), one second Falcon 9 The rocket was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, and carries the vehicle’s secret payload USSF-366. US Space Force.
Both missions featured precise aircraft landings Falcon 9 First stage boosters, boost SpaceXEnhanced recovery achievements.

Global Star Booster (B1090) completed its 14th mission before executing a vertical landing at Landing Zone 40 at Cape Canaveral about eight minutes after launch.
USSF-366 Booster (B1088) has completed its 18th flight and landed on board the “Of Course I Still Love You” autonomous drone stationed in the Pacific Ocean. This recovery marks the 650th successful landing of a Falcon rocket SpaceX date.
the Global Star The deployment, which was postponed from an earlier schedule in May to set up the satellite, provides critical network continuity for direct-to-device communications services.
Global Star chief executive officer Paul E. Jacobs He hailed the successful deployment as a vital step in strengthening the infrastructure that supports global consumer and enterprise communications. The launch is also coming Global Star It is moving toward a planned acquisition with Amazon to support its satellite broadband initiatives.
Bring on the double launch Saturday night SpaceXThe total number of orbital launch flights for 2026 reaches 96, strengthening its dominant share in the global commercial launch market. (that I)