SpaceX Launches Starlink Satellites, Lights Up Skies Across the U.S.
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During a holiday tree lighting ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 20 Starlink satellites, creating a striking image as it appeared to top the Christmas tree. The launch, which took place on December 4, 2024, marked a significant milestone with the deployment of satellites for the first direct-to-cell phone constellation. The Falcon 9's first stage successfully landed on a droneship, marking its 12th mission.
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