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As part of the settlement, the Commission apologized for some comments made by commissioners about Elon Musk during a public hearing.

25 communications satellites launched into orbit.

The SpaceX Transporter 16 mission included 119 small payloads. Satellites monitoring the Earth's magnetic field provide key data for navigation.

A significant increase in launches from the base has led to more sonic booms.

The company has another launch planned for Sunday.

SpaceX launches 24 communications satellites from the Central Coast.

What was supposed to be the last launch of the year from Vandenberg Space Force Base became the base's first launch of 2026.

At least one more flight is on the schedule at Vandenberg Space Force Base before the end of the year.

27 Starlink satellites launched into orbit Monday night.

The number of launches will go from 50 to 100 annually. The plan is controversial because of concerns about additional environmental impacts.