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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg
By Will Robinson-Smith at Spaceflight Now
· June 3, 2026
· 1 min read
File photo of a Falcon 9 fueled for launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Image: SpaceX.
Update June 3, 10:05 a.m. EDT (1405 UTC): SpaceX adjusted the T-0 liftoff time.
SpaceX is set to launch a batch of its Starlink V2 Mini Optimized satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg...
Key takeaway SpaceX is set to launch a batch of its Starlink V2 Mini Optimized satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg...
Why this matters in The Brownsville
While the latest SpaceX launch of 24 Starlink satellites occurred from Vandenberg Space Force Base, the success of this mission has implications for the Rio Grande Valley, particularly with the presence of SpaceX's Starbase launch site at Boca Chica. As the company continues to expand its low Earth orbit constellation, the potential for increased launches and activity at the local site grows. The reuse of the Falcon 9 first stage booster, which will attempt to land on a drone ship in the Pacific Ocean, also demonstrates the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of SpaceX's operations, a key factor in the company's decision to establish a presence in Cameron County. With the Port of Brownsville and Brownsville ISD already investing in STEM education and workforce development, the ongoing growth of SpaceX's Starlink program could lead to new opportunities for local residents and businesses.
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Category: space ·
Published: June 3, 2026 ·
Source: Spaceflight Now ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? File photo of a Falcon 9 fueled for launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Image: SpaceX.
Update June 3, 10:05 a.m. EDT (1405 UTC): SpaceX adjusted the T-0 liftoff time.
SpaceX is set to launch a batch of its Starlink V2 Mini Optimized satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg...
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