SpaceX’s Falcon 9 just launched 24 Starlink satellites

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 9:31 p.m. Pacific Time, SpaceX achieved another milestone with the successful launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch took place from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

This mission is part of SpaceX’s ongoing efforts to expand its Starlink constellation, aimed at providing high-speed internet access across the globe. The satellites were deployed as planned, marking another step forward in SpaceX’s ambitious space exploration and connectivity goals.

The live webcast of the launch began approximately five minutes before liftoff, available on SpaceX’s website, X @SpaceX, and the new X TV app, providing viewers worldwide with a live broadcast of this exciting event.

This is the 19th flight of the Falcon 9’s first-stage booster, which previously supported SDA-0A, SARah-2, Transporter-11, and 15 Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the booster will land on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship stationed in the Pacific Ocean, showcasing SpaceX’s reusable rocket technology.

Residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties may have heard one or more sonic booms during the launch, though the experience depended on weather and other conditions.