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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites from California as West Coast cadence accelerates

SpaceX launched 24 Starlink internet satellites aboard a Falcon 9 from California’s central coast, continuing a surge of West Coast missions. The flight extends the company’s ongoing effort to expand its low-Earth-orbit constellation through frequent, repeatable launches.

Discovered 2026-08-08T07:11:19.783385-07:00 | 2026-08-08T07:11:19.783385-07:00

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The launch adds 24 satellites to Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit constellation and demonstrates continued demand for dedicated launch capacity.
The sustained West Coast cadence highlights the operational tempo of Falcon 9 missions; a recent 24-satellite Starlink launch from Vandenberg followed a rare last-second abort, underscoring the importance of reliable launch execution at high flight rates.

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