SpaceX successfully launched 28 new "Starlink" satellites into low-Earth orbit from California, enhancing its satellite constellation to improve global internet access.
- "SpaceX" launched 28 new "Starlink" satellites aboard a "Falcon 9" rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking another step in expanding its satellite network.
- The "Falcon 9" rockets first stage performed a successful landing on a SpaceX drone ship in the Pacific Ocean approximately 8.5 minutes after liftoff.
- These new "Starlink" satellites will contribute to the growing "Constellation" aimed at providing enhanced internet coverage worldwide, a key goal for "Elon Musk" and SpaceX.
Why It Matters
This launch underscores the rapid advancement of satellite technology and the increasing importance of global internet connectivity, as "SpaceX" continues to lead in the development of its "Starlink" network.