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SpaceX Launches 25 Satellites from Vandenberg
7 Apr
Summary
- SpaceX launched 25 Starlink satellites Monday night.
- The launch occurred from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- Residents heard sonic booms following the launch.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched 25 Starlink satellites into orbit on Monday night, creating a spectacular sight across Southern California. The launch took place from Vandenberg Space Force Base after 8 p.m., following a weather-related delay from Sunday evening.
The satellites are destined for low-Earth orbit, contributing to SpaceX's Starlink constellation which orbits approximately 340 miles above Earth. This network aims to deliver high-speed internet services globally. During the mission, the first stage of the rocket was set to land on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You" in the Pacific Ocean.
Residents in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties experienced sonic booms as a result of the launch. Under favorable lighting, the deployed satellites can be observed moving across the night sky in a distinct train formation.
