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Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Science
- Miami Herald
‘Tadpole' shape fills California sky during SpaceX launch
By Sejal Mandal A glowing 'tadpole' formation lit up the night sky as SpaceX launched 26 Starlink V2 Mini satellites from California. The dazzling display came from a Falcon 9 rocket blasting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 8.47 pm local time on Monday night (June 16). Known as the Starlink 15-9 mission, it marked the 200th orbital launch from the base's SLC-4E pad. The rocket's booster, B1093, made its third flight and successfully landed on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You' stationed in the Pacific Ocean. The satellites were deployed into low Earth orbit and will contribute to SpaceX's growing Starlink internet constellation. The post 'Tadpole' shape fills California sky during SpaceX launch appeared first on Talker. Copyright Talker News. All Rights Reserved.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of 26 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on June 16, further expanding its global broadband internet constellation. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 11:36 p.m. EDT (3:36 a.m. GMT, Wednesday) on June 16. This mission marked the rocket booster's third flight and was part of the Group 15-9 deployment. Just over eight minutes after launch, the satellites reached orbit, and final deployment occurred after a second stage burn nearly an hour into the mission. The flight also included a successful landing of the Falcon 9's first stage on a droneship in the Pacific Ocean. SpaceX Falcon 9's third flight with 26 Starlink satellites The Falcon 9 booster used in this mission, designated B1093, had previously flown two Starlink missions, most recently in May 2025. After separating from the second stage, the booster executed a controlled descent and landed upright on the autonomous droneship Of Course I Still Love You, stationed in the Pacific Ocean. The successful recovery ensures that the booster can be reused for future missions, continuing SpaceX's goal of sustainable, cost-effective space launches. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play Chess on Your PC, Free Play Classic Chess Install Now Undo Starlink satellites join a growing internet network The 26 new satellites are part of the Group 15-9 cluster and will contribute to SpaceX's ever-expanding Starlink internet network . With this mission, the number of active Starlink satellites in orbit exceeds 7,760. Though this launch did not include satellites with direct-to-cell capability, it strengthened the backbone of the Starlink system, which aims to provide high-speed internet globally, especially in remote or underserved areas. Part of a bigger rollout The launch followed closely on the heels of another Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on June 13. That earlier mission completed the deployment of SpaceX's first-generation direct-to-cell satellites, a technology that will allow unmodified smartphones to connect in areas without traditional cellular coverage. While the latest California launch didn't feature those satellites, it supports the wider infrastructure necessary for their function. As SpaceX continues to deploy more satellites, the company inches closer to its goal of providing seamless internet coverage across the globe. The frequent and reliable Starlink launches from both coasts of the U.S. demonstrate SpaceX's growing dominance in satellite internet and commercial spaceflight, with more launches expected throughout 2025.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites aboard Falcon 9 from Vandenberg SFB
SpaceX Falcon 9 mission delivers new batch of Starlink satellites SpaceX successfully launched 26 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit on Monday evening, June 16, as part of its Starlink 15-9 mission. The launch occurred at 8:36 p.m. PDT (11:36 p.m. EDT, 0336 UTC) from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission represented the 200th orbital launch from SLC-4E. SpaceX used Falcon 9 rocket booster B1093 for this operation, marking the booster's third flight. B1093 previously supported the Starlink 11-11 and Starlink 15-5 missions. Also read: White House reviews SpaceX contracts as Trump-Musk feud simmers, sources say by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Approximately eight minutes after liftoff, the Falcon 9 booster landed successfully on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You' positioned in the Pacific Ocean. This marked the 137th landing on this specific recovery platform and the 463rd booster landing in SpaceX history. Vandenberg site sees milestone in SpaceX operations Of the 199 orbital launches preceding this mission from SLC-4E, 131 were Falcon 9 rockets. The launch pad has a long operational history, beginning in May 1964 when it hosted Atlas-Agena rockets shortly after the activation of the Air Force Western Test Range. The pad later supported numerous Titan rocket launches until 2005. Live Events With increasing launch frequency from Vandenberg, SpaceX is undergoing the review process to acquire neighboring Space Launch Complex 6 (SLC-6). The company intends to use that site for additional Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy missions, expanding its launch capabilities on the West Coast. The Starlink 15-9 mission continues SpaceX's broader plan to provide high-speed internet access through its Starlink satellite constellation. The new batch of V2 Mini satellites will contribute to the growing global network designed to serve remote and underserved regions.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites from California
May 16 (UPI) -- SpaceX Friday launched another routine Starlink satellite launch from California, the 20th this year. Liftoff for Starlink mission 15-5 was 9:43 a.m. EDT from Vandenburg Space Force base, lofting 26 more Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The Falcon 9 first stage booster B1093 launched the satellites and then touched down in the Pacific Ocean a little more than eight minutes later on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You.' The launch was live streamed. Friday's launch brought the number of Starlink satellites in orbit to over 1,000. It was the second flight for booster B1093. It was used 39 days ago in the Starlink 11-11 mission launched from Vandenburg. SpaceX advised that residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties could possibly hear sonic booms from the launch.
UPI
16-05-2025
- Science
- UPI
SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites from California
SpaceX Friday launched another routine Starlink satellite launch from California, the 20th this year. Liftoff for Starlink mission 15-5 was 9:43 a.m. EDT from Vandenburg Space Force base, lofting 26 more Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. Depicted is a Starlink launch from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida on Wednesday. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo May 16 (UPI) -- SpaceX Friday launched another routine Starlink satellite launch from California, the 20th this year. Liftoff for Starlink mission 15-5 was 9:43 a.m. EDT from Vandenburg Space Force base, lofting 26 more Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The Falcon 9 first stage booster B1093 launched the satellites and then touched down in the Pacific Ocean a little more than eight minutes later on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You.' The launch was live streamed. Friday's launch brought the number of Starlink satellites in orbit to over 1,000. It was the second flight for booster B1093. It was used 39 days ago in the Starlink 11-11 mission launched from Vandenburg. SpaceX advised that residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties could possibly hear sonic booms from the launch.
