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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites to orbit on its 35th flight

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September 02, 2026 · Updated September 03, 2026 · Curated by 247ignite
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites to orbit on its 35th flight

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On September 2, SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. This marked the 35th flight for Falcon 9 Booster 1063, just two missions shy of SpaceX's reuse record. The booster successfully landed on the drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You," while the upper stage deployed the satellites into low Earth orbit.

This was SpaceX's 102nd Falcon 9 launch of the year, with 79 dedicated to Starlink. The Starlink constellation now exceeds 11,000 active satellites, cementing its position as the largest in history and reinforcing SpaceX's dominance in satellite deployment.

Investment implication: SpaceX's sustained launch cadence for Starlink strengthens its market leadership in satellite deployment, a key driver of its valuation. For you, this consistency underscores SpaceX's operational efficiency, though the long-term financial viability of Starlink's expansion remains a critical factor to evaluate.

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