SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites into orbit as market awaits IPO launch (video)
SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites into orbit from California, marking another milestone for the company's growing megaconstellation. The launch occurred amid high anticipation for the company's upcoming initial public offering on the NASDAQ.
Why it matters
The expansion of the Starlink network and the company's transition to a public entity represent significant shifts in the commercial space and telecommunications industries.
Launches & Spacecraft SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites into orbit as market awaits IPO launch (video) News By Robert Z. Pearlman published 11 June 2026 Liftoff of the Falcon 9 was at 11:05 a.m. EDT on Thursday (June 11) as anticipation soared for SpaceX to debut on the NASDAQ.
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