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Meanwhile, infrastructure around the commodities pipeline system and the Ship Static Fire stand is evolving, with new piping and tech integrating to support the ship's cryogenic fueling.
Testing and Launches: Mission Milestones and Orbital Highlights
In addition to the Starship program, SpaceX continues to break records with its Falcon 9 launches. Notably:
- Starlink Group 10-59 launched from Space Launch Complex 40 with Booster 1090 on its eighth mission, marking the 130th SpaceX launch of the year—a staggering achievement. The deployment of 28 new satellites enhances the ever-expanding global internet network, with Starlink Mini units now more versatile than ever before, even being mounted on simple devices like an Alpaca.