SpaceX Set to Send 28 Starlink Satellites into Low-Earth Orbit

(MENAFN) SpaceX, the aerospace company led by tech mogul Elon Musk, is set to launch 28 more Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Sunday, marking a significant step in its expansion of global broadband internet services. The Falcon 9 rocket will take off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, specifically from Space Launch Complex 4 East.

The liftoff is slated for 6:28 p.m. local time (0128 GMT on Monday), although delays could occur due to weather or technical issues. This mission will be the 28th flight for the Falcon 9’s first-stage booster, which has previously supported a variety of high-profile missions, including Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, DART, and 18 other Starlink launches.

Following stage separation, the first-stage booster will attempt a landing on the "Of Course I Still Love You" droneship, stationed in the Pacific Ocean, as part of SpaceX's ongoing rocket recovery operations.

Residents in California's Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties may experience sonic booms during the launch, though this depends on weather conditions at the time.

The mission contributes to SpaceX’s ambitious Starlink rollout, which has seen 10 similar launches in September alone. With more than 8,000 satellites now in orbit, the company provides internet access to approximately 130 countries and territories globally.

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