SpaceX launches 25 Starlink satellites into orbit from California (video)
It was SpaceX's ninth launch of the year already.
www.space.comI don’t have live access to current feeds right this moment, but here’s the latest I can summarize based on recent public coverage up through early 2026.
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SpaceX has maintained a steady cadence of Starlink deployments from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, with multiple launches delivering batches of Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. Reports commonly note simultaneous drone-ship landings of first stages and rapid deployment of satellites about an hour after liftoff. These missions continue to expand Starlink’s global network and capacity, particularly for coverage in western North America and other regions served by California launch activity.[3][6][7]
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Notable recent milestones from Vandenberg include milestones tied to booster reuse and successful landings, underscoring SpaceX’s ongoing emphasis on reusability alongside Starlink deployment. Coverage often highlights the booster’s return to a droneship after mission separation and subsequent deployment of the Starlink constellation.[2][4]
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The cadence of these launches has kept Starlink on a rapid expansion path, with SpaceX frequently updating on group designations for each Starlink batch (e.g., Group 17-30) and noting the total number of satellites deployed per flight, which aligns with SpaceX’s broader deployment goals for global broadband coverage.[6][3]
If you’d like, I can:
- Narrow to the very latest launch window and provide a precise status update.
- Pull a short, readable timeline of the last several Vandenberg Starlink missions (dates, number of satellites, boosters, and landing outcomes).
- Create a quick chart or bullet-point list you can share, with the most recent launches in reverse-chronological order.
Would you like me to compile a concise update with the most recent three to five Vandenberg Starlink launches and their key outcomes? I can also tailor it for a Dallas-area audience if that helps.