SpaceX Achieves Milestone with 400th Falcon 9 Launch of Starlink Satellites

SpaceX successfully launched 20 Starlink internet satellites into orbit from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch occurred on November 24, 2024, with 13 of the satellites capable of providing service directly to smartphones. The Falcon 9's first stage was recovered on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You" in the Pacific Ocean, marking its 15th successful launch and landing. This mission contributes to the growing Starlink megaconstellation, which now includes over 6,600 active satellites.