June 28, 2025 – SpaceX continues its rapid deployment of the Starlink internet constellation with another successful Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base (SFB) in California. The mission, carrying 26 Starlink satellites, marks another step in SpaceX’s efforts to expand global broadband coverage.
Mission Highlights
- Launch Vehicle: Falcon 9 (First stage booster supporting multiple previous missions)
- Payload: 26 Starlink Gen2 satellites
- Launch Site: Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E), Vandenberg SFB
- Destination: Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
- Booster Landing: Autonomous droneship in the Pacific Ocean
This mission reinforces SpaceX’s commitment to frequent, reliable launches, enhancing Starlink’s network capacity and performance.
Watch Live Coverage
Spaceflight Now provided real-time updates throughout the countdown, liftoff, and satellite deployment. Missed the launch? Full replays are available on SpaceX’s official channels and Spaceflight Now.
Why This Launch Matters
- Global Internet Expansion: Each Starlink launch brings high-speed internet access to underserved regions.
- Reusability Milestone: The Falcon 9’s first stage has flown multiple times, showcasing SpaceX’s cost-efficient model.
- West Coast Launches: Vandenberg SFB is crucial for polar and sun-synchronous orbit deployments.
Stay tuned for more SpaceX missions as the company accelerates its launch cadence in 2025.
