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SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California

SpaceX sent 26 more Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Tuesday (July 15), after a launch from southern California. A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 7:05 p.m. PDT local (10:05 p.m. EDT or 0205 GMT July 18), escaping the fog and cloud cover blanketing Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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SpaceX sends 26 Starlink satellites into space in California rocket launch

More than two dozen Starlink satellites were delivered into low-Earth orbit Tuesday evening when a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base on the California coast. The Falcon 9 carried 26 Starlink internet satellites into space.

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Rivals team up: SpaceX sends 24 satellites into orbit for Amazon’s Project Kuiper

In a case of strange space bedfellows, SpaceX launched 24 satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper constellation — which is competing with SpaceX’s Starlink network to provide internet access from low Earth orbit.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket could be visible over Arizona: Where, when to look up

Arizonans could soon be able to see another SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from California. Where are some spots to catch ...

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Is there a SpaceX launch today? Where, when to see Falcon 9 liftoff from Vandenberg

Californians could soon be able to see another SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching on a Starlink mission. Where are some spots ...

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Research Aims to Prevent Cislunar Collisions Amid Moon Rush

As more satellites launch into space, the satellite industry has sounded the alarm about the danger of collisions in low ...

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What Is Low Earth Orbit? A Basic Explainer

As mentioned above, most objects we send into space are headed for low Earth orbit. This is where you'll find the International Space Station (210 miles), the Hubble Space Telescope (370 miles), and ...

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Days after SES, Intelsat merge, SpaceX to launch 2 satellites for company from Cape Canaveral

This is a big, big day for us. Today is Day One of the SES-Intelsat merger. And we’re very excited about that," SES CEO Adel ...

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Space Force MILNET constellation emerges as top ‘unfunded priority’

Space Force MILNET constellation emerges as top 'unfunded priority' Space Force seeks billions for MILNET constellation amid ...

Will Florida's Space Coast surpass 100 annual rocket launches for 1st time this year?

In an unprecedented cadence, Cape Canaveral launches are racking up a full month and a half — or 47 days — ahead of last year's record-breaking pace.

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Louisiana satellite company, U.S. Army partner on drone, surveillance, communication research

Covington-based satellite company Globalstar has announced a research and development deal with the U.S. Army and an ...

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What Is Low Earth Orbit? A Basic Explainer - ExtremeTech

According to NASA, low Earth orbit is considered any orbital trajectory below 1,200 miles (2,000 kilometers). However, the surface of Earth is not entirely smooth, and even a perfectly circular ...

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