SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites to orbit on 1st launch as a public company (video)
SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the company's first launch as a publicly traded entity. The mission also saw the successful recovery of the Falcon 9 booster, further expanding the company's global broadband network.
Why it matters
This launch represents a milestone for SpaceX as it transitions to public ownership while continuing to scale its massive satellite internet constellation.
Launches & Spacecraft SpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites to orbit on 1st launch as a public company (video) News By Robert Z. Pearlman published 15 June 2026 Liftoff occurred at 11:34 a.m. ET on Monday (June 15).
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