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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video)

Twenty-four Starlink satellites reached orbit today from a launch site along California's central coast.

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video)

SpaceX successfully deployed twenty-four Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on August 8th, marking another step in their ambitious plan to expand global broadband access. The launch originated from a site along California’s central coast, leveraging the region’s picturesque landscape for operations. These new satellites join SpaceX’s existing constellation, which currently comprises over six thousand operational units. Each satellite is designed to provide high-speed internet connectivity to users worldwide, particularly those in underserved areas with limited or no terrestrial infrastructure. This latest mission underscores SpaceX’s continued commitment to deploying its Starlink network and furthering its vision of connecting everyone on the planet.


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