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SpaceX launches its first Falcon 9 rocket since Nasdaq debut

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 11, deploying 24 Starlink satellites—the 1,500th launched in 2026—just hours before its Nasdaq IPO. The mission marked SpaceX’s first as a public company, with shares surging 19% on debut. Mission success and stock performance are confirmed, though some details remain under review.

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Correction of launch site to Vandenberg Space Force Base, confirmation of the 1,500th Starlink satellite milestone, and stock performance details now verified.

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  1. SpaceX launches Falcon 9, hits 1,500th Starlink satellite before Nasdaq debut

    SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 11, deploying 24 Starlink satellites—the 1,500th launched in 2026—just hours before its Nasdaq IPO. The mission marked SpaceX’s first as a public company, with shares surging 19% on debut. Mission success and stock performance are confirmed, though some details remain under review.

    What's confirmed:

    • SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 11, 2026, deploying 24 Starlink satellites.
    • The launch marked the deployment of the 1,500th Starlink satellite of 2026.
    • SpaceX’s shares surged 19% on Nasdaq’s debut following the launch.
    • The Falcon 9 flight was the first SpaceX mission conducted as a public company.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Investors have rushed to buy SpaceX shares ahead of its debut as a 'tech and industrial giant.'
    confidence 98%

  2. SpaceX launches Falcon 9 from Vandenberg as Nasdaq debut nears; 24 Starlink satellites deployed

    SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, deploying 24 Starlink satellites, including the 1,500th launched in 2026. The launch occurred at 8:27 a.m. ET, hours before its Nasdaq IPO. Earlier reports cited Cape Canaveral as the launch site but now confirm Vandenberg as the correct location. Stock performance and mission success remain under review.

    What's confirmed:

    • SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, deploying 24 Starlink satellites.
    • The launch occurred at 8:27 a.m. ET, just over an hour before SpaceX’s Nasdaq IPO.
    • This mission included the 1,500th Starlink satellite launched in 2026.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Earlier reports suggested Cape Canaveral as the launch site for a Starlink 10-54 mission, but this has not been confirmed by SpaceX.
    • The exact impact of the launch timing on SpaceX’s stock performance post-IPO remains unverified.
    confidence 95%

  3. SpaceX launches Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral on debut trading day, deploys 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites

    SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Friday, deploying 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites—the company’s first flight since its Nasdaq debut. The launch occurred at 8:37 a.m. EDT, just before market open, marking the 650th Falcon 9 flight overall and the 68th of 2026. The mission used a north-easterly trajectory, and SpaceX confirmed successful satellite deployment. Shares surged on the first trading day, with executives reporting additional funds raised in the record-breaking IPO.

    What's confirmed:

    • SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Friday, June 13, 2026, at 8:37 a.m. EDT.
    • The mission, Starlink 10-54, deployed 29 Starlink V2 Mini Optimized satellites into low Earth orbit.
    • This launch marked the 650th Falcon 9 flight overall and the 68th of 2026.
    • SpaceX confirmed successful satellite deployment shortly after liftoff.
    • The rocket followed a north-easterly trajectory upon leaving the pad.
    • SpaceX’s shares jumped on the first day of trading, with executives announcing additional funds raised beyond the initial offering.
    confidence 100%

  4. SpaceX launches first Falcon 9 mission as public company

    SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, deploying 24 Starlink satellites. The mission marks the company's first flight since its Nasdaq debut on Friday. The launch occurred at 8:34 a.m. PDT using booster B1093, now on its 14th flight. The Starlink 17-54 mission also marks the 1,500th Starlink satellite launched in 2026.

    What's confirmed:

    • SpaceX launched its first Falcon 9 rocket since going public on the Nasdaq on Friday, June 13, 2026.
    • The Starlink 17-54 mission lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base at 8:34 a.m. PDT (11:34 a.m. EDT / 1534 UTC).
    • The mission deployed 24 Starlink broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit.
    • The Falcon 9 first stage booster, B1093, completed its 14th flight, having previously launched Transporter-14, SDA T1TL-B, T1TL-C, and ten Starlink batches.
    • This launch marks the 1,500th Starlink satellite launched in 2026.
    confidence 100%