SpaceX launches more satellites at California Space Force base

August 22, 2023 6:52 AM

Published August 22, 2023 6:59 AM

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - SpaceX launched more satellites into orbit Tuesday morning.

The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 2:37am Pacific with 21 Starlink satellites. This marks the 15th flight for the Falcon 9 booster.

Starlink satellites provide internet services to dozens of countries around the world.

Thousands of Starlink satellites currently orbit Earth at a closer distance than other internet satellites, giving users a faster internet experience.

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