SpaceX launched Saturday a batch of 60 Starlink satellites, growing the broadband-beaming constellation to nearly 900. The launch marked the 15th for the Starlink program, which aims to deliver broadband internet service around the world. The payload was carried by a Falcon 9 first stage booster that flew twice before, including a Starlink mission in... READ FULL ARTICLE
I saw this launch in the sky. I thought it was the alien part of 2020 but a quick google search told me it was the starlink satellites still in a tight formation. A very cool sight.
the launch on 10/24 was the 14th launch of the operational starlink satellites. the first launch of 60 test vehicles has been almost entirely de-orbited. though 60 satellites times the 14 subsequent launches comes to 840, not all launches were of 60 devices. let's estimate 830 then. at 60 satellites per launch another 3 lifts will be be required. soon enough but not yet.