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SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Boosts Connectivity

5/26/2025

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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket soared into the sky from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday at 1:19 p.m., carrying 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. Among them, 13 satellites boast Direct to Cell capabilities, allowing smartphones to connect even without traditional coverage. The mission also celebrated the Falcon 9 booster’s impressive 24th flight, landing triumphantly in the Atlantic.

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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket soared into the sky from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Saturday at 1:19 p.m., carrying 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. Among them, 13 satellites boast Direct to Cell capabilities, allowing smartphones to connect even without traditional coverage. The mission also celebrated the Falcon 9 booster’s impressive 24th flight, landing triumphantly in the Atlantic.