SpaceX sends 27 Starlink satellites to orbit on 100th Falcon rocket launch of the year (photos)

SpaceX successfully deployed 27 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit during a launch that commenced in California on August 22nd. This marked the company’s 100th orbital launch milestone achieved within the current calendar year. The mission utilized SpaceX’s Falcon rocket family, representing a significant achievement for the aerospace manufacturer. Data indicates the launch originated from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Following liftoff, the Starlink satellites began their ascent to their designated operational altitudes.