What Happened
Falcon 9 Rocket Expands Starlink Network with Successful Deployment
SpaceX successfully launched 24 new Starlink satellites from California on Wednesday evening, expanding its megaconstellation to over 10,700 active satellites. The Falcon 9 rocket, carrying the satellites, lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base and deployed the satellites in low Earth orbit about an hour later. This launch marks SpaceX’s 79th Falcon 9 launch of the year, further solidifying its presence in the satellite internet market. The launch was reported by Space.com.