When did SpaceX launch the Starlink satellites?

SpaceX launched 25 Starlink satellites on Monday, March 17, 2026.

What milestone did this SpaceX launch achieve?

This launch brought the total number of Starlink satellites in orbit to over 10,000.

Could residents hear sonic booms from the launch?

Yes, residents in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties were advised of potential sonic booms.

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SpaceX Lights Up Night Sky Over California

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Summary

SpaceX Falcon 9 launch carries 25 Starlink satellites.
This launch surpasses 10,000 Starlink satellites in orbit.
Residents may experience sonic booms from the booster.

SpaceX Lights Up Night Sky Over California

SpaceX successfully launched 25 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Monday, March 17, 2026, from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch, occurring at 10:16 p.m. PST, marked a major milestone, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites deployed by the company to over 10,000. The mission utilized a Falcon 9 rocket booster that had previously completed 13 missions. The booster was scheduled for a controlled landing on a SpaceX vessel in the Pacific Ocean. Residents in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties were alerted to the possibility of hearing sonic booms as the rocket ascended. The live broadcast of the launch was available on SpaceX's website and X account.

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