SpaceX Expands Starlink Constellation with Recent Launches

Edited by: Tetiana Martynovska 17

SpaceX has recently advanced its Starlink satellite network with multiple successful launches, enhancing global internet coverage.

On July 26, 2025, a Falcon 9 rocket launched 28 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This mission marked the 26th flight for the Falcon 9's first-stage booster B1069, which successfully landed on the droneship "Just Read the Instructions" in the Atlantic Ocean. The deployment increased the number of active Starlink satellites in orbit to over 8,000, contributing to the expansion of SpaceX's satellite internet services.

Earlier, on July 19, 2025, SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites into a polar orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Falcon 9 rocket's first-stage booster B1075 completed its 19th mission, landing on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You" in the Pacific Ocean. This launch aimed to bolster internet service in polar regions, further extending the Starlink network's global reach.

These missions underscore SpaceX's commitment to expanding its Starlink constellation, striving to provide high-speed internet access to underserved areas worldwide. The company's rapid deployment of satellites and the reusability of its Falcon 9 rockets are central to achieving this goal, marking significant progress in global connectivity efforts.

Sources

  • Space.com

  • SpaceX launch from California marks 2nd Starlink mission in 24 hours

  • NASA, SpaceX Stand Down From Crew-11 Launch Due to Weather

  • Astronauts set for launch to ISS as US, Russian space chiefs plan rare meeting

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