What Happened
West Coast Falcon 9 Rocket Mission Targets Evening Liftoff
SpaceX is set to launch 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California using a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission, Starlink 15-16, will deploy the satellites into an orbit inclined 70 degrees to the equator. The first stage booster, making its 26th flight, will land on a drone ship in the Pacific Ocean. This launch is part of SpaceX’s ongoing efforts to expand its Starlink constellation, which aims to provide global internet coverage. The launch was reported by Spaceflight Now.