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SpaceX’s sunrise Starlink launch adds 29 satellites to low Earth orbit megaconstellation
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· May 20, 2026
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Key takeaway Details of the launch are available from Spaceflight Now, which reported that the mission utilized a Falcon 9 rocket.
A recent launch by SpaceX has expanded its Starlink satellite constellation in low Earth orbit. The launch, known as Starlink 10-31, added 29 satellites to the existing network. Details of the launch are available from Spaceflight Now, which reported that the mission utilized a Falcon 9 rocket.
This particular launch marked the 58th time a Falcon 9 has been used so far in 2026. m. EDT from pad 40.
For more information on the Starlink 10-31 mission, readers can refer to the original report from Spaceflight Now.
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Category: space Published: May 20, 2026 Source: Spaceflight Now Reading time: 1 min
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