"SpaceX's Falcon 9 is set to launch 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base to low-Earth orbit at 10:16 p.m. Monday, according to a post by the company. The launch will stream live on SpaceX's website and X account, starting five minutes before launch time."
"This launch will bring Starlink's total number of satellites in space more than 10,000 for the first time, according to Space Flight Now. The booster involved has already flown 13 missions, and is expected to land on a ship in the Pacific Ocean."
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 10:16 p.m. Monday. The launch will be livestreamed on SpaceX's website and X account beginning five minutes before liftoff. The booster has completed 13 previous missions and will land on a Pacific Ocean ship after deployment. This mission marks a significant milestone, bringing Starlink's total satellite constellation to over 10,000 for the first time. Southern California residents may observe a mysterious streak across the night sky during the launch, and residents in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties should expect possible sonic booms.
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