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Live coverage: SpaceX plans Sunday Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base
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· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The mission, known as Starlink 17-40, aims to add to SpaceX's low Earth orbit constellation. SpaceX recently launched a mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, carrying 24 Starlink satellites.
SpaceX recently launched a mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, carrying 24 Starlink satellites. The launch occurred on a Sunday morning, with the Falcon 9 rocket lifting off at 9:09 a.m. PDT.
The mission, known as Starlink 17-40, aims to add to SpaceX's low Earth orbit constellation. This constellation currently has over 10,700 satellites. Further details about the launch and the Starlink mission are available from SpaceX and other sources, including the specifics of the rocket's trajectory and the satellites' purpose.
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Category: space Published: June 28, 2026 Source: Spaceflight Now Reading time: 1 min
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