Skip to Content

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: SpaceX launches Starlink satellites

(KYMA) - The Yuma sky was lit up Sunday night as SpaceX confirmed they launched 28 Starlink satellites into orbit with this latest flight.

The rocket, known as Falcon 9, lit up the night sky of the Desert Southwest, taking flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Lompoc, California. 

Lots of viewers from across our area sent in pictures of the launch. 

The flight was SpaceX's 124th Falcon 9 mission this year out of a total 542 launches since 2010.

The base says, "This launch strengthens department of war communications by employing advanced low-Earth orbit technology."

Article Topic Follows: Top Stories

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Manoah Tuiasosopo

Manoah Tuiasosopo joined the KYMA team as a videographer in February 2024. If you have story ideas, you can send them to his email at manoah.tuiasosopo@kecytv.com.

Author Profile Photo

Dillon Fuhrman

If you have any story ideas, reach out to him at dillon.fuhrman@kecytv.com.

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.