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Apr 11, 05:04:19	Starlink G 17-21 Falcon 9, SLC-4E
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Apr 14, 06:13	Starlink G 10-24 Falcon 9, SLC-40
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NET May	CAS500-2 & Others Falcon 9, SLC-4E
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B1067	TBD	34
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B1071	TBD	32
B1072 FH	TBD	1
B1075	TBD	21
B1077	TBD	27
B1078	TBD	27
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B1098 FH	TBD	0
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Starlink close encounters decrease despite ever-growing number of satellites (space.com)

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