SpaceX Launches 54 Starlink Satellites in Two Days, Orbit Total Exceeds 9,600

• SpaceX successfully launched 54 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit over two days, bringing the total in orbit past 9,600.
• A Falcon 9 rocket deployed 29 Starlink Group 6-101 satellites from Launch Complex 40 in Florida.
• Another Falcon 9 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California launched 25 Starlink Group 17-19 satellites.
• Starlink provides high-speed internet globally, especially in underserved areas, and now offers in-flight Wi-Fi and direct-to-mobile connectivity.
• The recent launches marked SpaceX's 13th mission of the year and the 596th Falcon 9 flight, with a reusable booster completing its 19th flight and a successful landing.

Why It Matters: SpaceX rapidly expanded its Starlink constellation, enhancing global internet access and satellite communication capabilities.