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SpaceX’s successful Part 2 of a 2 part series of Starlink satellite launches in one day, this from California includes Direct to Cell

Photo captured on Sunday, June 23, by Satnews from SpaceX’s video stream.

A perfect end to a successful day for SpaceX on both coasts as the sun set in California at Vandenberg on Sunday, June 23 at 8:47 p.m. PT, Falcon 9 launched 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Station in California.

Photo captured on Sunday, June 23, by Satnews from SpaceX’s video stream.

This was the 11th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched SDA-0A, SARah-2, and now nine Starlink missions.

SpaceX’s Part I of 2 parts with Sunday’s success as 22 Starlink satellites soar from the Cape, next one ready from California

Photo captured on Sunday, June 23, by Satnews from SpaceX’s video stream.

On Sunday, June 23 at 1:15 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Photo captured on Sunday, June 23, by Satnews from SpaceX’s video stream.

This was the 11th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-6, mPOWER-B, USSF-124, and now eight Starlink missions.

SpaceX again to have two Starlink satellite launches in one day from two coasts including 13 Direct to Cell

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Photo captured on Thursday, June 20, by Satnews from SpaceX’s video stream.

SpaceX is targeting Sunday, June 23 for a Falcon 9 launch of 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Station in California. Liftoff is targeted for 8:45 p.m. PT, with backup opportunities available until 12:45 p.m. PT on Monday, June 24. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Monday, June 24 starting at 8:22 p.m. ET.

A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.

This is the 11th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched SDA-0A, SARah-2, and eight Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean.

SpaceX is also targeting Sunday, June 23 for a Falcon 9 launch of 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 1:15 p.m. ET