SpaceX Marks 40th Launch of Year from VSFB as Federal Lawsuit Continues

A Falcon 9 rocket delivered another set of Starlink satellites Saturday morning with a liftoff from Vandenberg Space Force Base as the SpaceX lawsuit against a state agency continues to make its way through the federal courts.

The two-stage rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites blasted off shortly after 11 a.m. Saturday, deploying the payload approximately one hour after liftoff.

Vandenberg officials said the launch marked the 45th mission of the year from the Santa Barbara County base where leaders expect the tally will top 70 by the end of 2025…

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