SpaceX successfully launches 24 Starlink satellites from California
- SpaceX launched a total of 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on August 29, 2025, after multiple delays.
- The Falcon 9 rocket successfully landed on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You," marking a milestone with its 15th flight.
- The launch increased the total number of Starlink satellites in orbit to over 8,200, furthering SpaceX's mission to provide global internet access.
On August 29, 2025, SpaceX executed a mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, successfully launching 24 Starlink satellites using a Falcon 9 rocket. This marked the fourth Starlink mission conducted during the month of August, with previous launch attempts having faced several delays earlier in the month due to unspecified reasons. The Falcon 9 lifted off precisely at 9:59 p.m. PDT after the completion of its countdown procedures. Following the launch, the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket completed its flight for the fifteenth time, a significant achievement that included prior missions carrying various payloads, including national security instruments and prior Starlink launches. The booster successfully landed on the droneship