SpaceX launches Falcon 9 with 23 more Starlink satellites

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on Sunday carrying 23 Starlink satellites, adding to the company’s fast-growing internet constellation in low Earth orbit.

The mission continued SpaceX’s steady launch pace as it expands Starlink coverage and capacity. The company has relied on frequent Falcon 9 flights to build out the network and support service in more regions.

Starlink is one of SpaceX’s largest programs and a key part of its commercial launch business. The latest deployment reflects the company’s ongoing effort to place more satellites into orbit as it scales the system.

Reuters reported the launch from Cape Canaveral, but did not provide additional details in the brief summary about the rocket’s landing or the satellites’ operational timeline.