SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites from California, network exceeds 11,000
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SpaceX just sent 27 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, taking off early Tuesday from California.
This launch adds to its ever-growing network, now over 11,000 satellites strong, making global internet coverage even closer to reality.
Falcon 9 lands, SpaceX shifts focus
The Falcon 9 rocket nailed its landing on the "Of Course I Still Love You" droneship, marking B1082's 21st Starlink mission and SpaceX's 117th Falcon 9 launch of 2026 so far.
While Falcon 9 has been a workhorse, SpaceX is starting to shift focus to its bigger Starship rocket for future launches, aiming for even bigger space goals ahead.