CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — One of the 28 Starlink satellites that were launched over the weekend has the distinction of being the 10,000th satellite sent up by SpaceX.

While Starlink, owned by SpaceX, has more than 10,000 satellites in orbit, it does not mean they are all operational.

What You Need To Know • SpaceX owns the Starlink company • Just because more than 10,000 have gone up, it does not mean they are all in working order • Get more space coverage here ▶

During the Sunday afternoon launch of Starlink 10-17 mission, SpaceX’s famed Falcon 9 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

It sent up 28 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit.

Currently, 10,044 Starlink satellites have been launched by SpaceX, according to Dr. J

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