Watch: SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base

Anna Ashcraft

May 14, 2024 at 2:50 PM·1 min read

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — SpaceX launched Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit Tuesday morning from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Southern California.

San Diegans sometimes get lucky enough to see the launch, depending on a number of factors. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, launched into low-Earth orbit at 11:39 a.m. Tuesday.

Watch: SpaceX rocket launch seen from San Diego County

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According to SpaceX, this is the 18th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission.

After stage separation, the first stage landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which is stationed in the Pacific Ocean.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News.

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