General · 14 March 2026

SpaceX Sends 54 New Starlink Units Into Space

The active Starlink satellite network has grown, now totalling 9,985 units in orbit. SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, adding 25 and 29 satellites. SpaceX recorded its 625th mission and 32nd flight in 2026, with boosters returning to ocean droneships.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 March 2026 at 17:50

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