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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Will Robinson-Smith , as published by Spaceflight Now
· June 20, 2026
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Key takeaway The mission, carried out by SpaceX, involved a Falcon 9 rocket and included 24 broadband internet satellites.
A recent launch from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base added to the number of satellites in low Earth orbit. The mission, carried out by SpaceX, involved a Falcon 9 rocket and included 24 broadband internet satellites. The launch occurred on a Sunday, with the rocket following a south-southwesterly trajectory after takeoff.
The booster used in the mission has been used multiple times before, including for NASA and other clients. Further details about the launch, including the specifics of the rocket and its flight path, are available from the source. The mission is part of ongoing efforts to expand satellite constellations in low Earth orbit.
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Category: space ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: Spaceflight Now ·
Reading time: 1 min
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