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SpaceX closes out October with Halloween eve Falcon 9 launch, 700th Falcon 9 launch to date - Spaceflight Now
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SpaceX successfully completed its 700th Falcon 9 launch on October 30, 2026, from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The mission deployed additional Starlink satellites.
Why it matters
The high frequency of SpaceX launches demonstrates the rapid industrialization of low-Earth orbit and the scaling of satellite internet infrastructure.
The Starlink 15-18 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Oct.
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