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Live coverage: SpaceX plans Sunday Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base

SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites into Earth orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission departed from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday morning. This deployment adds to the company's low Earth orbit constellation.

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The mission transitioned from planned to completed with the successful delivery of 24 satellites.

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  1. SpaceX Launches 24 Starlink Satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base

    SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites into Earth orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission departed from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sunday morning. This deployment adds to the company's low Earth orbit constellation.

    What's confirmed:

    • SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites from California using a Falcon 9 rocket.
    • The mission launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
    • The Starlink 17-40 mission added 24 broadband internet satellites to the constellation.
    • Liftoff occurred at 9:09 a.m. PDT from Space Launch Complex 4 East.
    • The rocket followed a south-southwesterly trajectory.
    • The first stage booster used for the mission was B1088 on its 17th flight.
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