SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 launch from California

space.com·May 20, 2026

On May 19, 2026, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

The launch of 24 Starlink satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg highlights the continued expansion and operational capabilities of SpaceX's satellite internet network. This indicates a robust momentum in SpaceX's efforts to enhance global internet coverage, which could present significant investment opportunities in the satellite internet and commercial space sectors.

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