Falcon 9 Launches 24 Starlink Satellites

On July 26, 2025, at 9:31 p.m. PT, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket.

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The launch took place at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

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24 Starlink satellites were deployed into low-Earth orbit.

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This mission boosts SpaceX’s global internet coverage network.

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The first-stage booster flew its 19th mission, a reuse milestone.

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It previously launched SDA-0A, SARah-2, and Transporter-11.

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SpaceX,Cnet: The booster landed on the drone ship Of Course I Still Love You.

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Starlink continues to expand high-speed internet access worldwide.

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