en.Wedoany.com Reported - On June 28, SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Following this launch, the total number of active repeaters in the Starlink network has exceeded 10,700, continuing to provide global users with internet access, in-flight Wi-Fi, and direct-to-cell satellite services.

The mission for this launch is designated as Starlink Group 17-40. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Base in California at 12:09 p.m. Eastern Time (16:09 GMT, 9:09 a.m. local time).

The Starlink satellites entered their intended orbit approximately 9 minutes after liftoff, with deployment planned by the Falcon 9 upper stage about an hour later. The Falcon 9 first stage (tail number B1088) for this mission successfully landed on the "Of Course I Still Love You" droneship in the Pacific Ocean, completing its 17th flight and recovery.

According to satellite tracker Jonathan McDowell, these 24 new satellites bring the total number of active repeaters in the Starlink network to over 10,700. This mission marks the 75th Falcon 9 launch conducted by SpaceX in 2026.

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