SpaceX Launches 26 Starlink Satellites on Starlink 15-3 Mission at 5:19 pm PT Ahead of May 20 Starship Flight 9 Test

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Updated May 10, 2025, 01:37 AM

SpaceX successfully launched 26 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 9, 2025. The liftoff occurred at 5:19 pm PT (8:19 pm ET, 0019 UTC) as part of the Starlink 15-3 mission, contributing to the company's expanding satellite constellation. This launch follows earlier reports of SpaceX preparing for the deployment of 28 Starlink satellites and marks another step toward the company's goal of deploying its 900th Starlink satellite of the year. Meanwhile, SpaceX is also preparing for Starship Flight 9, with the latest scheduled launch date adjusted to May 20, 2025. The Starship Flight 9 vehicle, Ship 35, was transported to the test site for a static fire test in preparation for the upcoming launch. The Falcon 9 rocket and payload fairings were seen moving near NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building ahead of the Starlink mission. The Starlink constellation continues to grow as SpaceX advances its satellite internet service capabilities.

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SpaceX

@SpaceX

Deployment of 26 @Starlink satellites confirmed

Spaceflight Now

@SpaceflightNow

SpaceX is aiming to launch its 900th Starlink satellite of the year aboard a Falcon 9 rocket scheduled to liftoff from Cape Canaveral early Saturday morning at 2:28 a.m. EDT (0628 UTC), weather permitting. https://t.co/MVxFmQQiBe File 📷 @ABernNYC https://t.co/3ptzvQUxCu

SPACE.com

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base tonight (May 9), carrying 26 Starlink satellites for the company's growing constellation. https://t.co/TlHhhqGaos