Science · Space exploration · published 2026-08-26 · via Space.com

California predawn launch adds 27 Starlink satellites to orbit

SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Aug. 26, the 101st Falcon 9 flight of 2026. The first stage landed on a droneship in the Pacific Ocean. The Starlink constellation now has more than 11,000 active satellites.

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