Watch again: SpaceX sends 23 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida

SpaceX sends 23 Starlink satellites into orbit

SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida on Tuesday afternoon.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida on Tuesday afternoon.

What we know:

A Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying 23 Starlink – 13 of which are equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities.

Liftoff was at 3:57 p.m. After stage separation, the booster successfully landed on the "A Shortfall of Gravitas" droneship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

By the numbers:

This launch marked the 19th flight for the first stage booster, which has already supported numerous missions, including Crew-5, GPS III Space Vehicle 06, Inmarsat I6-F2, and CRS-28.

What we don't know:

SpaceX has not disclosed specific details on the operational timeline for the Direct to Cell service or which mobile carriers will integrate the new technology.

The backstory:

Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet constellation, has been expanding rapidly, with frequent launches adding to its growing network in low-Earth orbit. The company’s Direct to Cell capability aims to eliminate mobile dead zones by allowing standard cell phones to connect directly to satellites without requiring additional hardware.

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