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SpaceX Wraps Up February With Three Starlink Launches
The company launched over 80 satellites into low Earth orbit this week.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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SpaceX concluded its Starlink satellite launches for February 2026 with a trio of flights this week. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, Falcon 9 rockets lifted a total of 83 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from launch sites in Florida and California. All three launches successfully deployed their payloads, and the Falcon 9 first stages returned to land on drone ships in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Why it matters
SpaceX's Starlink network aims to provide global broadband internet access, especially in areas with limited connectivity. The company is rapidly expanding the constellation, with these three launches adding over 80 satellites and bringing the total to more than 9,850 units in orbit.
The details
On Tuesday, a Falcon 9 launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The next day, another Falcon 9 sent 25 more satellites into space from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Finally, on Friday, a third Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral with 29 additional Starlink satellites.
- On February 24, a Falcon 9 launched 29 Starlink satellites at 6:04 p.m. EST.
- On February 25, a Falcon 9 launched 25 Starlink satellites at 9:17 a.m. EST.
- On February 27, a Falcon 9 launched 29 Starlink satellites at 7:16 a.m. EST.
The players
SpaceX
An American aerospace company founded by Elon Musk that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft.
Starlink
SpaceX's satellite internet constellation that aims to provide global broadband internet access.
The takeaway
SpaceX's rapid pace of Starlink launches demonstrates the company's commitment to building out its global satellite internet network. These three launches in the span of a week add significant capacity to the constellation, bringing it closer to providing widespread connectivity around the world.
