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Jun 17, 2025
SpaceX sends 26 Starlink satellites into orbit from California
SpaceX just pulled off another smooth Falcon 9 launch from California, sending 26 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit.
People across the western US caught a glimpse of the rocket lighting up the night sky.
It's all part of SpaceX's big push to make fast internet available pretty much everywhere.
TL;DR
Over 7,760 active Starlink satellites now circling the planet
The Falcon 9's first stage booster nailed its landing on a Pacific droneship—another win for reusable rockets.
With this mission, there are now over 7,760 active Starlink satellites circling the planet.
While this batch doesn't include direct-to-cell tech like some recent launches, it still brings us closer to global internet coverage powered by space.