CAPE CANAVERAL, FL — SpaceX has successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit, continuing its rapid expansion of the world’s largest satellite internet constellation. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Sunday, carrying 29 Starlink satellites destined for low-Earth orbit.

According to SpaceX, the mission marks the 28th flight for the Falcon 9’s first-stage booster — a remarkable milestone in reusable rocket technology. This same booster has previously supported missions including CRS-24, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13F, OneWeb 1, SES-18 and SES-19, along with 23 prior Starlink launches.

After liftoff, the rocket’s first stage successfully returned to Earth, landing on the droneship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. The recovery underscores SpaceX’s continued dominance in commercial spaceflight and its commitment to lowering launch costs through reusability.

The Starlink program aims to provide high-speed internet access to even the most remote regions of the planet, bridging digital divides and enhancing global connectivity. With each launch, SpaceX strengthens its orbital network, which already numbers in the thousands of operational satellites circling the Earth.

Sunday’s mission represents yet another stride in SpaceX’s ambitious plan to build a reliable and scalable internet infrastructure from orbit — a vision that continues to transform global communications and reinforce America’s leadership in space innovation.