Cape Canaveral, United States - August 20, 2024

August 20: SpaceX achieved another milestone today with the successful launch of 22 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral. The launch, which took place as scheduled, aimed to expand SpaceX's growing constellation of broadband satellites in low Earth orbit.

The Falcon 9 rocket, lifting off from Launch Complex 40, carried the payload of Starlink satellites destined to join the constellation designed to provide global internet coverage. The mission marks SpaceX's ongoing efforts to enhance global connectivity, particularly in underserved and remote areas.

"Today's launch brings us closer to bridging the digital divide worldwide," SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted shortly after liftoff.

The satellites, built by SpaceX, will deploy into orbit and undergo testing before entering operational service. Each satellite is equipped with advanced communication capabilities to deliver high-speed internet access across the globe.

SpaceX continues to lead the commercial space industry with frequent launches aimed at bolstering its satellite network and supporting future space exploration missions. Today's successful deployment adds to SpaceX's impressive track record of delivering payloads into orbit reliably and efficiently.

The next SpaceX launch is scheduled for early September, with additional Starlink missions planned in the coming months to further expand coverage and capacity.