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Live Coverage: West Coast Falcon 9 launch to continue expansion of SpaceX’s Starlink network
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· June 24, 2026
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Key points The launch, which occurred on the West Coast, carried 24 satellites for the Starlink internet service. A Falcon 9 first stage was used for the launch, and the booster successfully landed on a drone ship after the launch.
A recent launch from California has expanded SpaceX's Starlink network. The launch, which occurred on the West Coast, carried 24 satellites for the Starlink internet service. The mission lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, with the satellites propelled on a south-southwesterly trajectory.
A Falcon 9 first stage was used for the launch, and the booster successfully landed on a drone ship after the launch. Further details about the launch, including the specific timing and trajectory, are available from the source. The launch is part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to expand its Starlink network, with California playing a key role in these efforts in 2026.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: Spaceflight Now ·
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