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On Sunday, September 28, 2025, SpaceX launched their Falcon 9 rocket, lighting up the sky above Southern California. This rocket transported a new batch of 28 Starlink satellites into Low Earth orbit. This launch was carried out from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Furthermore, these more than a dozen satellites will join the constellation that provides high-speed, low-latency internet access worldwide, particularly in rural and underserved areas. This launch will strengthen the network more than ever before and increase its resilience as it grows.
Everything About the Launch of Falcon 9
According to SpaceX, Falcon 9 launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 10:04 PM EDT (0204 GMT on September 29th, or 7:04 PM PDT Local Time) and illuminated the California sky. The Falcon 9 did not take long to reach space, entering within minutes. Following that, its upper stage was scheduled to deliver Starlink Group 11-20 satellites around one hour after launch. This operation was a success, and the launch is projected to boost the network's global reach.
The Touchdown
The Falcon 9 first stage booster 1063 safely landed on its four deployed legs on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You, which is located in the Pacific. This was the 28th space mission for this specific stage.
Impact on the Starlink Satellite Network
With this flight, SpaceX's Starlink network was greatly expanded, with 28 new satellites launched into space. The count of operating satellites in SpaceX's megaconstellation has now reached 8,500. Likewise, SpaceX has conducted 124 Falcon 9 missions to space this year, bringing the total number of launches under this mission to 542 since 2010.
