Double delivery: SpaceX sends Starlink satellites into orbit on launches from California and Florida

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February 16, 2026, 3:46 PM

• •Falcon 9 rockets launched on February 14th and 16th.
• •53 Starlink satellites were added to the constellation.
• •Both rocket stages landed successfully on drone ships.
• •The launches were SpaceX's 19th and 602nd flights.

SpaceX successfully launched two Falcon 9 rockets within two days, adding a total of 53 satellites to its Starlink megaconstellation. The first launch on February 14th saw 24 satellites deployed, followed by another launch on February 16th that added 29 more. Both Falcon 9 first stages landed successfully on drone ships, marking significant milestones for the company's reusable rocket program. These launches further expand the Starlink network, providing broadband internet service and enabling new features like cell-to-satellite connectivity.

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