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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
By Will Robinson-Smith at Spaceflight Now
· May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base on the Starlink 17-37 mission on May 26, 2026. Image: SpaceX
Update May 26, 12:21 p.m. EDT (1621 UTC) SpaceX confirms deployment of its 24 Starlink satellites.
SpaceX followed up a picturesque Falco...
Key takeaway EDT (1621 UTC) SpaceX confirms deployment of its 24 Starlink satellites.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
While the latest Starlink satellite launch occurred from Vandenberg Space Force Base, the success of SpaceX's mission has implications for the Rio Grande Valley, where the company's Starbase launch site at Boca Chica is located. As SpaceX continues to expand its satellite constellation, the demand for launches and testing at Starbase may increase, bringing more economic activity and jobs to the Brownsville area. The reuse of Falcon 9 boosters, like B1100, also demonstrates the company's commitment to reducing costs and increasing efficiency, which could lead to more frequent launches from Starbase in the future. With the Port of Brownsville serving as a key logistics hub for SpaceX's operations, the local community can expect to see continued growth and investment in the region's space industry. The success of missions like Starlink 17-37 underscores the importance of SpaceX's presence in the Valley, and residents can expect to see more launches and developments in the coming years.
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Category: space ·
Published: May 26, 2026 ·
Source: Spaceflight Now ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base on the Starlink 17-37 mission on May 26, 2026. Image: SpaceX
Update May 26, 12:21 p.m. EDT (1621 UTC) SpaceX confirms deployment of its 24 Starlink satellites.
SpaceX followed up a picturesque Falco...
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