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West Coast Falcon 9 launch continues expansion of SpaceX’s Starlink network
By Steven Young at Spaceflight Now
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
The Starlink 17-45 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on June 25, 2026. Image: SpaceX
Spacex launched another 24 satellites for its Starlink internet service from the West Coast Wednesday evening.
Liftoff of the Starlink 17-45 mission from Space Launch Complex 4E at ...
Key takeaway Image: SpaceX Spacex launched another 24 satellites for its Starlink internet service from the West Coast Wednesday evening.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
As SpaceX continues to expand its Starlink network with launches like the one from Vandenberg, the impact on Brownsville 's own space industry is worth considering. With SpaceX's Starbase launch site at Boca Chica, the company's presence in the Rio Grande Valley is already significant. The increased launch cadence at Vandenberg, with seven launches planned for June, demonstrates the company's ability to manage multiple launch sites and schedules. This efficiency could potentially be applied to Starbase, which could lead to more launches and economic activity in the Brownsville area. Additionally, the repurposing of droneships for transporting Starship components between Starbase and Florida highlights the growing importance of the Brownsville facility in SpaceX's overall operations. As the space industry continues to grow in the region, the city of Brownsville and Cameron County may need to consider infrastructure and support services to accommodate the increasing demands of SpaceX and other space-related businesses.
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Category: space ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: Spaceflight Now ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Starlink 17-45 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on June 25, 2026. Image: SpaceX
Spacex launched another 24 satellites for its Starlink internet service from the West Coast Wednesday evening.
Liftoff of the Starlink 17-45 mission from Space Launch Complex 4E at ...
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