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SpaceX Celebrates 300th Starlink Launch with 24 New Satellites

9/13/2025

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On September 13, at 10:55 a.m. PDT, a Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking SpaceX's 300th Starlink deployment.
The mission successfully deployed 24 V2 Mini satellites, raising the total Starlink satellites to over 8,400.
The first-stage booster completed its 28th flight, landing on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You," contributing to 504 booster recoveries.
This launch is SpaceX's 42nd mission from California in 2025, with more launches scheduled for the following week.
The Falcon 9 booster is certified for up to 40 flights, improving cost efficiency and reducing turnaround times.

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On September 13, at 10:55 a.m. PDT, a Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking SpaceX's 300th Starlink deployment.
The mission successfully deployed 24 V2 Mini satellites, raising the total Starlink satellites to over 8,400.
The first-stage booster completed its 28th flight, landing on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You," contributing to 504 booster recoveries.
This launch is SpaceX's 42nd mission from California in 2025, with more launches scheduled for the following week.
The Falcon 9 booster is certified for up to 40 flights, improving cost efficiency and reducing turnaround times.