Updated
Updated · KSBY News · Jul 9
SpaceX to Launch 24 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9's 35th Flight
Updated
Updated · KSBY News · Jul 9

SpaceX to Launch 24 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9's 35th Flight

3 articles · Updated · KSBY News · Jul 9

Summary

  • Friday’s mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base will send 24 Starlink satellites into orbit during a four-hour launch window from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • The Falcon 9 first-stage booster is set for its 35th flight, underscoring SpaceX’s push to extend rocket reusability across frequent Starlink missions.
  • After stage separation, the booster will attempt a Pacific landing on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You for recovery and future reuse.
  • The launch is part of SpaceX’s broader effort to expand the Starlink constellation, which delivers high-speed internet service worldwide.

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