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A SpaceX rocket successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Tuesday morning, delivering a group of 21 Starlink satellites into orbit. The liftoff of the rocket took place at 2:37 a.m. following a delay caused by a rare West Coast tropical storm.

According to SpaceX, the Starlink satellites reached their intended orbit shortly after liftoff. The rocket’s first-stage booster also accomplished a successful landing on the droneship Of Course I Still Love You.

This mission marked the 15th time that the rocket’s first-stage booster has been reused as SpaceX continues its efforts to recycle the costliest component. The Starlink satellites are designed and manufactured by SpaceX to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access to rural and remote areas, including regions where reliable or available internet service is lacking.

In response to the devastating wildfires on Maui, Starlink announced the distribution of over 650 Starlink kits to more than 40 organizations on the island. These kits aim to provide connectivity and support recovery efforts.

Originally scheduled for the previous week, the launch was postponed due to the impact of Hurricane Hilary on recovery operations. Although downgraded to a tropical storm, Hurricane Hilary still brought heavy rainfall and flooding to parts of Southern California. Fortunately, there were no major issues reported locally from the storm on Sunday and Monday.

With another successful deployment of Starlink satellites, SpaceX is making significant strides in its mission to bring reliable internet access to underserved areas around the world.

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