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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
SpaceX launch two dozen new Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit
SpaceX added 24 new Starlink satellites to its orbital network on a Friday night (July 18) launch from California. The company's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 8:52 p.m. local (11:52 p.m. EDT or 0352 GMT on July 19) from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. At about nine minutes into the flight, the booster's upper stage delivered the two dozen satellites to flight deployed the Starlink spacecraft into low Earth orbit an hour later, according to a SpaceX update posted to the X social media network. Show more Show less
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Science
- Yahoo
SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites to polar orbit in late night launch
July 19 (UPI) -- SpaceX launched 24 more Starlink satellites late Friday from California into low-Earth orbit. The Falcon 9 lifted off at 8:52 p.m. PDT from Vandenberg Space Force Base's pad 4 East. Watch Falcon 9 launch 24 @Starlink satellites to orbit from California SpaceX (@SpaceX) July 19, 2025 About eight minutes later, Falcon 9's first-stage booster successfully landed on "Of Course I Still Love You" stationed in the Pacific Ocean. It was the booster's 14th mission, and 141st on this vessel and 477th of all droneships. SpaceX has launched 88 Falcon 9 rockets this year and 516th overall in California and Florida. The satellites were deployed into a polar orbit about one hour later. Falcon 9 launches 24 @Starlink satellites from California SpaceX (@SpaceX) July 19, 2025 The Starlink network includes 7,965 active units launched since 2019, reported. The satellites provide broadband internet access and direct-to-cell service. The next SpaceX flight from Florida is scheduled for 5:12 p.m. EDT Monday at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Complex 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the fifth pair of 03b mPower satellites to medium Earth orbit for Luxembourg-based SES.
UPI
21 hours ago
- Science
- UPI
SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites to polar orbit in late night launch
July 19 (UPI) -- SpaceX launched 24 more Starlink satellites late Friday from California into low-Earth orbit. The Falcon 9 lifted off at 8:52 p.m. PDT from Vandenberg Space Force Base's pad 4 East. Watch Falcon 9 launch 24 @Starlink satellites to orbit from California SpaceX (@SpaceX) July 19, 2025 About eight minutes later, Falcon 9's first-stage booster successfully landed on "Of Course I Still Love You" stationed in the Pacific Ocean. It was the booster's 14th mission, and 141st on this vessel and 477th of all droneships. SpaceX has launched 88 Falcon 9 rockets this year and 516th overall in California and Florida. The satellites were deployed into a polar orbit about one hour later. Falcon 9 launches 24 @Starlink satellites from California SpaceX (@SpaceX) July 19, 2025 The Starlink network includes 7,965 active units launched since 2019, reported. The satellites provide broadband internet access and direct-to-cell service. The next SpaceX flight from Florida is scheduled for 5:12 p.m. EDT Monday at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Complex 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the fifth pair of 03b mPower satellites to medium Earth orbit for Luxembourg-based SES.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch 400+ satellites in bold push to transform Alaska's internet connectivity
Elon Musk's startup company SpaceX on Friday added 24 new Starlink satellites to its orbital network on a launch from California, expanding its global network to over 7,900 satellites. The launch, which occurred shortly after sunset, marked the addition of these satellites to the company's growing constellation. Identified as Starlink 17-3, the mission was executed using the Falcon 9 rocket , which lifted off from the Space Launch Complex 4 East at precisely 8:52 p.m. PDT. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk had confirmed that his company would launch the 10th test flight of Starship in approximately three weeks, making it the fourth launch of the year for the fully reusable mega-rocket. 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Know the big changes from August 1 by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lara Green Is Retiring - Her Final Jewelry Pieces Are 80% Off Artisan Weekly Read More According to the company's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 8:52 p.m. local (11:52 p.m. EDT or 0352 GMT on July 19) from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. At about nine minutes into the flight, the booster's upper stage delivered the two dozen satellites to space. The flight was on track to deploy the Starlink spacecraft into low Earth orbit an hour later, the report said. Live Events SpaceX rocket launch The Falcon 9 first stage booster being used on this mission, tail number B1082, launched for a 14th time. Its previous missions include NROL-145, USSF-62 and OneWeb #20. A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, B1082 landed on the droneship, 'Of Course I Still Love You.' This marked the 141st booster landing on this vessel and the 477th booster landing to date. SpaceX is also launching satellites into polar orbits to improve connectivity in Alaska and high-latitude regions. By the end of 2025, SpaceX plans to launch more than 400 more such satellites, doubling the opportunities for northerners. — Starlink (@Starlink) In an update posted to its Starlink website on Monday, July 14, SpaceX said part of its plan to further scale up its Starlink network, it planned to deploy hundreds of satellites into a polar orbit to improve connectivity in polar regions, like Alaska. ALSO READ: Tyler, the Creator drops surprise album 'Don't Tap the Glass': You won't believe his jaw-dropping fortune 'We plan to launch more than 400 additional satellites to the polar inclination by the end of 2025 alone, which will more than double the capacity for Alaskan customers alone, as well as other high latitude locations,' SpaceX wrote. 'The first of these additional satellites have begun to serve Alaskan users already, nearly doubling median peak-hour download speeds over the past month.' With the latest launch on Friday (designated 17-3), SpaceX has now deployed over 7,965 active Starlink satellites out of the more than 9,200 launched since 2019. The Starlink network provides broadband internet in areas with limited or no connectivity, and also supports direct-to-cell service for select phones and carriers. The reference to the first satellite in this series ties back to the Starlink 17-1 mission on May 27, which also utilized booster B1082 and deployed 24 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into a 97-degree-inclined polar orbit. SpaceX's plans to place over 400 satellites into this polar orbit by year's end indicate a major emphasis on West Coast launches. Achieving this target will require at least 16 launches, each carrying 24 or more satellites. Following Friday night's launch, SpaceX is shifting its focus to a NASA rideshare mission, which will carry the agency's TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) payload into orbit.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch 400+ satellites in bold push to transform Alaska's internet connectivity
AP SpaceX's plans to place over 400 satellites into this polar orbit by year's end indicate a major emphasis on West Coast launches Elon Musk's startup company SpaceX on Friday added 24 new Starlink satellites to its orbital network on a launch from California, expanding its global network to over 7,900 satellites. The launch, which occurred shortly after sunset, marked the addition of these satellites to the company's growing constellation. Identified as Starlink 17-3, the mission was executed using the Falcon 9 rocket, which lifted off from the Space Launch Complex 4 East at precisely 8:52 p.m. PDT. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk had confirmed that his company would launch the 10th test flight of Starship in approximately three weeks, making it the fourth launch of the year for the fully reusable mega-rocket. ALSO READ: 460,000 student loan borrowers to be kicked off from repayment plan? Know the big changes from August 1According to the company's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 8:52 p.m. local (11:52 p.m. EDT or 0352 GMT on July 19) from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. At about nine minutes into the flight, the booster's upper stage delivered the two dozen satellites to space. The flight was on track to deploy the Starlink spacecraft into low Earth orbit an hour later, the report said. The Falcon 9 first stage booster being used on this mission, tail number B1082, launched for a 14th time. Its previous missions include NROL-145, USSF-62 and OneWeb #20. A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, B1082 landed on the droneship, 'Of Course I Still Love You.' This marked the 141st booster landing on this vessel and the 477th booster landing to is also launching satellites into polar orbits to improve connectivity in Alaska and high-latitude regions. By the end of 2025, SpaceX plans to launch more than 400 more such satellites, doubling the opportunities for northerners. In an update posted to its Starlink website on Monday, July 14, SpaceX said part of its plan to further scale up its Starlink network, it planned to deploy hundreds of satellites into a polar orbit to improve connectivity in polar regions, like Alaska. ALSO READ: Tyler, the Creator drops surprise album 'Don't Tap the Glass': You won't believe his jaw-dropping fortune 'We plan to launch more than 400 additional satellites to the polar inclination by the end of 2025 alone, which will more than double the capacity for Alaskan customers alone, as well as other high latitude locations,' SpaceX wrote. 'The first of these additional satellites have begun to serve Alaskan users already, nearly doubling median peak-hour download speeds over the past month.'With the latest launch on Friday (designated 17-3), SpaceX has now deployed over 7,965 active Starlink satellites out of the more than 9,200 launched since 2019. The Starlink network provides broadband internet in areas with limited or no connectivity, and also supports direct-to-cell service for select phones and carriers. The reference to the first satellite in this series ties back to the Starlink 17-1 mission on May 27, which also utilized booster B1082 and deployed 24 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into a 97-degree-inclined polar plans to place over 400 satellites into this polar orbit by year's end indicate a major emphasis on West Coast launches. Achieving this target will require at least 16 launches, each carrying 24 or more Friday night's launch, SpaceX is shifting its focus to a NASA rideshare mission, which will carry the agency's TRACERS (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) payload into orbit.
