SpaceX continued its ambitious expansion of its Starlink internet constellation with another successful launch. On Monday, a Falcon 9 rocket, making its third flight, lifted off from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base, carrying 26 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit.

The launch went off without a hitch, with the Falcon 9’s first stage successfully landing on a drone ship in the Pacific Ocean. This reusable booster is another testament to SpaceX’s commitment to sustainable space exploration and cost-effective launches.

This latest deployment brings the total number of Starlink satellites in orbit to over 7,760, significantly expanding the global reach of SpaceX’s high-speed satellite internet service. This launch follows a recent Starlink mission from Florida, completing the first-generation direct-to-cell satellite constellation. This marks another significant step towards providing global broadband internet access, particularly to underserved areas.

SpaceX’s relentless launch cadence underscores the company’s determination to make its vision of global internet connectivity a reality, a project that’s attracting both excitement and scrutiny worldwide.