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On August 15, 2026, SpaceX achieved a historic milestone by launching two Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart, surpassing its previous record of 27 minutes set in 2024. The first launch from Cape Canaveral at 9:12 p.m. EDT carried eight satellites for Globalstar, successfully deploying them into low Earth orbit. The second launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 9:50 p.m. EDT supported the U.S. Space Force's USSF-366 mission. Both rockets landed successfully, with the Cape Canaveral booster landing 14th and the Vandenberg booster completing its 18th mission. This doubleheader brought 2026's Falcon 9 launches to 96, with 75% dedicated to Starlink missions. The achievement highlights SpaceX's rapid operational capacity and its role in advancing global satellite internet and defense capabilities. The record-breaking gap underscores advancements in rocket reusability and mission coordination, marking a significant step in space exploration and commercial spaceflight.

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