SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Station on 28 September 2025. This is part of the program to provide internet access around the world. This launch will be a milestone for SpaceX.
Launch Details and Objectives:
The Falcon 9 rocket took off at 7:04 a.m. local time and delivered 28 satellites into low-earth orbit. Now, after this launch, SpaceX has more than 8,500 active satellites that provide high-speed internet service in 130 countries. This launch is part of the program to provide internet access in remote and rural areas.
Launch cost:
SpaceX has not yet disclosed the official cost of this launch, but the average cost of a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch is around $62 million to $67 million. The launch cost of SpaceX Starlink may be lower due to internal reuse, high launch cadence, and reusability.
Team and Leadership:
All operations are conducted under the supervision of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. These launch operations are typically conducted by the Mission Director and his team. This includes a highly trained team and a launch control team that oversees all aspects of the operation. However, all SpaceX operations are led by John Insprucker, who is the Operations Director and the Falcon 9 Lead ENGINEER.
Launch Benefits:
* These launches have expanded the Starlink satellite CONSTELLATION and increased global broadband access and network resilience.
* The aircraft and ships will receive reliability and low latency support in underserved areas and disaster-prone areas.
* The first stage booster flew on the 28th, demonstrating SpaceX's advanced reusability capabilities, which reduces operating costs and environmental impact.
* Continuous launches from the Vandenberg site provide a more flexible orbit and improve coverage of the Western United States and the Pacific region.
This launch demonstrates SpaceX's dominance in commercial orbit transportation and innovative internet services, solidifying SpaceX's position as a critical enabler of next-generation global connectivity. SpaceX solidifies position as global space launch leader.
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