what rocket launched today

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Today, on September 20, 2023, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was launched from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The rocket successfully deployed 22 second-generation Starlink V2 Mini internet satellites into low Earth orbit. This launch was significant because it marked the 17th flight for the Falcon 9 booster, setting a new record for the most flights by a single booster.