# SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California

> SpaceX added 24 satellites to its Starlink megaconstellation on Sunday (June 21) with a launch from California. A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 12:39 p. m.

- **Source:** [Space](https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-starlink-17-28-b1063-vsfb-ocisly?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a385bbbe8976fcb37ce01be)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #spacex #california #falcon #rocket #satellites #starlink #earth #launches
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