Live Coverage: West Coast Falcon 9 launch to continue expansion of SpaceX’s Starlink network
SpaceX is launching 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base to further expand its global network.
📍 The outcome
SpaceX launched Starlink satellites and an NRO mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Falcon 9 rocket was visible across the state, including Los Angeles and Cabazon, at sunset.
Epilogue added 78d ago, after coverage quieted.
Quick answers
How many satellites were launched?
SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites.
Where did the launch take place?
The launch occurred from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Which rocket was used for these missions?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was used for both the Starlink launch and the NROL-179 mission.
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SpaceX has launched a Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission is deploying 24 Starlink satellites to continue the expansion of the company's network.
Coverage from Space, cbs8.com, and Yahoo emphasizes the visual nature of the launch, noting the rocket streaking over Los Angeles at sunset. Additionally, the Santa Ynez Valley News reports that the NRO launched the NROL-179 mission from Vandenberg using a SpaceX Falcon 9.
Future developments depend on the successful deployment of the satellites and the progress of the NROL-179 mission.
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SpaceX launching 24 Starlink satellites from California tonight: Watch it live Space · 90d ago broke it first
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