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Apr 12, 2024 • 4 min read

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On April 9, at 3:00 a.m. Sanaa time, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, including the USS Mason (DDG 87), intercepted and destroyed an anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) launched by Houthi forces from Yemen in the Gulf of Aden. The missile was likely aimed at the MV Yorktown, a U.S.-flagged vessel under the protection of the USS Laboon (DDG 58) and USS Mason. No damage or injuries were reported.
The following day, between 4:15 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., CENTCOM engaged three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Yemen, with two over the Gulf of Aden and one over the Red Sea, successfully neutralizing them without any reported injuries or damage. Later that evening, from 7:50 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., eight more UAVs were destroyed in self-defense operations in Houthi-controlled areas.
On April 11, at 12:26 p.m., a U.S. Air Force C-130 carried out a humanitarian airdrop over Northern Gaza, delivering approximately 6,000 pounds of food to civilians impacted by ongoing conflicts. This operation is part of the U.S. and allied efforts to provide ongoing support and alleviate human suffering in the area.

SpaceX Launches:

On Wednesday, April 10, at 1:40 a.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched 23 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This launch marked the second outing for the first stage booster, which had previously been used for the Crew-8 mission.
The next day, Thursday, April 11, at 7:25 a.m. PT, another Falcon 9 rocket launched the USSF-62 mission from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This was the third flight for its first stage booster, which had previously supported two Starlink missions.
SpaceX is scheduled to continue its busy launch schedule with another Falcon 9 mission today, aiming to send an additional 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from SLC-40. The planned liftoff is set for 9:22 p.m. ET, with a launch window extending to 12:48 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 13. Should it be necessary, further launch opportunities are also available later on Saturday, starting at 9:04 p.m. ET.

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