SpaceX sent two new batches of Starlink satellites into orbit on March 13 and 14, 2026, with launches occurring from opposite coasts of the United States. The first mission lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 10:57 a.m. EDT, carrying 25 satellites labeled Group 17-31. About an hour later, the satellites deployed into low Earth orbit. The second launch followed 24 hours later from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, with a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 satellites marked Group 10-48. The Florida mission lifted off at 7:37 a.m. EDT and reached orbit shortly after. Both launches are part of SpaceX’s ongoing effort to build a global broadband constellation. The California flight used Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg, while the Florida mission took off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral. SpaceX has conducted over 19 Starlink missions since 2020, with each batch adding more capacity to the network. The company aims to provide internet coverage to underserved regions worldwide. No specific details about the satellites’ capabilities or deployment locations were released in the immediate aftermath of the launches. SpaceX’s Starlink program has faced regulatory scrutiny and public debate over potential interference with astronomical observations, but the company continues to expand its operations. The back-to-back missions highlight the efficiency of SpaceX’s launch infrastructure across the U.S.