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SpaceX to launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg
By Will Robinson-Smith at Spaceflight Now
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
The Starlink 17-28 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on June 21, 2026. Image: SpaceX.
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 9:39:06 a.m. PDT (12:39:06 p.m. EDT / 1639:06 UTC).
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Key takeaway SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 9:39:06 a.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
While this launch is taking place from Vandenberg Space Force Base, the growth of SpaceX's Starlink constellation has significant implications for Brownsville , home to the company's Starbase launch site at Boca Chica. As the number of Starlink satellites in low Earth orbit increases, so does the potential for expanded broadband internet access in the Rio Grande Valley. This could have a major impact on local communities, particularly in rural areas where reliable internet connectivity is often limited. With SpaceX's ongoing development of its Starbase facility, Brownsville is poised to play a key role in the company's future launch plans, including potential Starlink missions. The success of launches like this one will be closely watched by local residents and officials, who are eager to see the economic and technological benefits of SpaceX's presence in the area.
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Category: space ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: Spaceflight Now ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Starlink 17-28 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on June 21, 2026. Image: SpaceX.
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 9:39:06 a.m. PDT (12:39:06 p.m. EDT / 1639:06 UTC).
The ...
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