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SpaceX Set to Launch 500th Starlink of 2026 From Vandenberg in Packed U.S. Launch Week

The flight caps a crowded U.S. launch week featuring hypersonic testing plus a small‑launcher return attempt.

SpaceX to Lower Orbits of 4,400 Starlink Satellites in 2026 for Safety

SpaceX Targets Oct. 13 for Starship Flight 11, Final Test of Version 2

SpaceX Launches 28 Starlinks From Florida After Vandenberg Flight, Extending 2025 Cadence