SpaceX achieved another milestone in its global internet expansion efforts with the successful launch of 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This mission, designated Starlink Group 6-100, saw the deployment of the satellites into low-Earth orbit, continuing the rapid build-out of the Starlink megaconstellation. The launch marked the 24th successful re-flight for the Falcon 9's first-stage booster, B1080, which later performed a precision landing on the 'A Shortfall of Gravitas' droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. This continuous deployment is a crucial step in fulfilling Elon Musk's vision of providing reliable, high-speed internet access to underserved and remote regions across the globe. The Starlink network now comprises over 9,500 active satellites, demonstrating SpaceX's consistent progress in enhancing global connectivity, with services supporting various applications including airline Wi-Fi and direct cell-to-satellite calls. The india.com article accurately reports the core event, although it contains a minor typo, referring to 'Starline' instead of 'Starlink' satellites.