SpaceX Successfully Launches 20 Starlink Satellites into Orbit
- SpaceX launched 20 Starlink satellites into orbit from Vandenburg Space Force Base in California.
- The Falcon 9 rocket took off at 10:14 p.m. PST and returned the first-stage booster successfully to the Pacific Ocean.
- The launch reinforces SpaceX's ongoing efforts to expand internet access in remote regions worldwide.
On November 8, 2024, SpaceX successfully launched 20 Starlink satellites into orbit from Vandenburg Space Force Base in California. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 10:14 p.m. PST, brightening the evening sky. Following the launch, the first-stage booster landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship located in the Pacific Ocean, marking the booster’s 11th flight. Approximately an hour later, the satellites were deployed into orbit, with 13 of them equipped with direct-to-cell capabilities. The Starlink constellation aims to provide internet service to remote areas globally. SpaceX has more launches scheduled, including two from Florida over the weekend—one for another Starlink mission and another for the Koreasat 6A telecommunications satellite. These missions underline SpaceX's commitment to enhancing global internet access and expanding its satellite service capabilities.