SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink internet satellites into orbit today (Jan. 24) from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 9:07 a.m. EST, marking another step forward in SpaceX’s ambitious satellite internet program.
The rocket’s first stage returned to Earth just eight minutes after liftoff, landing on the drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You” in the Pacific Ocean. This recovery marked SpaceX’s 401st successful booster landing, highlighting its advancements in reusable rocket technology.
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This booster, which has now flown 23 missions, delivered the satellites to low Earth orbit. The 11th Falcon 9 mission of 2025, it represents the seventh this year dedicated to Starlink, the world’s largest satellite constellation with over 6,900 operational satellites.
The Starlink program aims to provide high-speed internet globally, particularly in remote and underserved areas. With each launch, SpaceX moves closer to its goal of achieving worldwide coverage.
