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Miami Herald
2 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
4 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
23-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
In less than hour, SpaceX hopes to send up more Starlink satellites
May 23 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch another batch of 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low-Earth orbit on Friday night from California. The Falcon 9 flight was delayed from Thursday night. No reason was given for the delay. Liftoff is scheduled for 3:32 p.m. PDT from Vandenberg Space Force Base's Pad 4E. A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, the first stage booster is scheduled to land on the droneship, "Of Course I Still Love You," positioned in the Pacific Ocean. This is the 18th flight for the first-stage booster, including 14 Starlink missions. A webcast will begin about five minutes before liftoff and is available on the private company's website. Space enthusiast website Spaceflight Now also is planning coverage. The last time SpaceX launched Starlink satellites from California was May 16. The next scheduled launch of Starlink satellites from Florida is 1:19 p.m. EDT Saturday at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Pad 40.
UPI
23-05-2025
- Science
- UPI
In less than hour, SpaceX hopes to send up more Starlink satellites
In January, SpaceX sent up a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base. SpaceX plans to launch another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Friday night from California. Photo by SpaceX May 23 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch another batch of 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low-Earth orbit on Friday night from California. The Falcon 9 flight was delayed from Thursday night. No reason was given for the delay. Liftoff is scheduled for 3:32 p.m. PDT from Vandenberg Space Force Base's Pad 4E. A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, the first stage booster is scheduled to land on the droneship, "Of Course I Still Love You," positioned in the Pacific Ocean. This is the 18th flight for the first-stage booster, including 14 Starlink missions. A webcast will begin about five minutes before liftoff and is available on the private company's website. Space enthusiast website Spaceflight Now also is planning coverage. The last time SpaceX launched Starlink satellites from California was May 16. The next scheduled launch of Starlink satellites from Florida is 1:19 p.m. EDT Saturday at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Pad 40.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
SpaceX set to bring more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit
May 6 (UPI) -- SpaceX is slated to launch a new group of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit Tuesday night. The 28 devices will ride a Falcon 9 that is scheduled to blast off at 8:22 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Brevard County, Florida. This mission is the 470th Falcon 9 rocket launch, and if all goes as planned, its cargo will be added to the over 7,300 Starlink V2 Mini satellites already in low Earth orbit. SpaceX will use the Falcon 9 first stage booster, tail number 1085, in what will be its seventh round-trip mission into space. The craft will target a landing on the Just Read The Instructions, or JRTI drone ship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. If successful, this will be the 442nd booster landing and 119th landing on JRTI. The mission will be broadcast live on the SpaceX website, X TV app and X account. Backup launch times are possible and available until 12:22 a.m. EDT, or Wednesday starting at 7:30 EDT.
