SpaceX successfully launched the first satellite of Indian-German startup Azista BST Aerospace as part of its Transporter-8 mission. The satellite, named ABA First Runner, is a remote sensing satellite and weighs 80 kg.
This mission marked a significant milestone for SpaceX, as it completed its 200th landing of an orbital class rocket. Landing rockets is a crucial aspect of SpaceX's reusable rocket technology, aimed at reducing the cost of space missions.
The Transporter-8 mission also carried a total of 72 spacecraft, including CubeSats, MicroSats, and a re-entry capsule.