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SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

  • SpaceX launched its 70th Falcon 9 rocket of the year with 26 Starlink V2 Mini satellites.
  • The liftoff happened from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
  • The Falcon 9 first stage booster, B1088, was used for this mission, marking its seventh flight.
  • The booster successfully landed on the droneship, 'Of Course I Still Love You,' marking the 459th booster landing in total.
  • SpaceX confirmed the deployment of the 26 Starlink satellites.
  • The launch occurred at 7:20 a.m. PDT on Sunday morning.
  • The satellites will be deployed into low Earth orbit.
  • This mission adds to SpaceX's efforts to expand its Starlink satellite constellation.
  • The booster's previous missions include NASA's SPHEREx and missions for the National Reconnaissance Office.
  • The successful landing marks SpaceX's ongoing progress in reusing rocket components.
  • This mission contributes to SpaceX's goal of providing global high-speed internet coverage.
  • The deployment of these satellites aims to enhance internet connectivity worldwide.
  • The Falcon 9 rocket's landing on the droneship emphasizes SpaceX's advancements in rocket recovery technology.
  • The 70th Falcon 9 launch indicates SpaceX's frequent and reliable launch capabilities.
  • The Starlink project aims to revolutionize internet accessibility in remote and underserved areas.
  • SpaceX continues to push boundaries in commercial space exploration with successful launches like these.

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