
SpaceX is gearing up for another launch, this time from Cape Canaveral. The company plans to launch its Starlink satellites early Wednesday morning.
The launch window is scheduled to open at 6:13 AM Eastern Time. The exact timing may be subject to change due to weather conditions or other factors.
SpaceX has a history of launching its Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral, with multiple successful missions already under its belt. The company's reusable rockets have proven to be reliable and efficient.
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Launch Details
SpaceX is targeting Wednesday morning for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 28 Starlink satellites. The launch window is expected to be between 6:53 a.m. and 10:53 a.m.
The rocket will lift off from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and the first-stage booster will land on the droneship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean. After stage separation, the booster will make its 30th flight.
A subsequent launch opportunity exists until 5:34 p.m. the same day, and another launch is set for Thursday starting at 1:16 a.m. if needed.
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Launch Time

The launch time for the first Starlink mission is 6:53 a.m. to 10:53 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27.
This is the window when the Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The second Falcon 9 launch on Thursday, August 28, has a four-hour launch window extending from 1:27 a.m. to 5:27 a.m.
You can also catch the subsequent Starlink launch on Saturday, August 30, which has a launch window of 7:38 a.m. to 11:38 a.m.
Each of these launch windows is subject to change due to weather and technical reasons, so be sure to stay up to date with the latest information.
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Watching the Launch
If you're planning to watch the launch, SpaceX is targeting a window of 6:53 a.m. to 10:53 a.m. on Wednesday.
The launch will take place from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. You can follow live coverage on floridatoday.com/space starting about 90 minutes before the launch window opens.
The first-stage booster will land atop SpaceX's Just Read the Instructions drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean after deploying 28 Starlink broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit.
Launch schedules are subject to change for weather and technical reasons, so be sure to check for updates before heading out to watch the launch.
SpaceX Targets Cape Canaveral Launches
SpaceX is targeting a launch from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday morning.
The launch is scheduled to take place between 6:53 a.m. and 10:53 a.m. from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The Falcon 9 rocket will deploy 28 Starlink broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit.
The first-stage booster will land atop SpaceX's Just Read the Instructions drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
The launch window for the second Falcon 9 is Thursday morning, extending from 1:27 a.m. to 5:27 a.m. from pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
This rocket will also deploy a payload of 28 Starlink satellites, and the first-stage booster will notch its 30th flight.
After stage separation, the booster will target landing on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean.
Neither mission should generate sonic booms on the Space Coast, as both rockets will ascend on northeasterly trajectories.
SpaceX is targeting a subsequent Starlink launch for Saturday, Aug. 30, with a launch window of 7:38 a.m. to 11:38 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Mission Information
The Falcon 9 rocket will send up the Starlink 10-25 mission from Space Launch Complex 40. This mission is a big deal for SpaceX, as it will be the 29th launch for the Falcon 9's first-stage booster B1067.
B1067 has the most launches to date out of SpaceX's Falcon 9 fleet, which is a testament to the rocket's reliability and efficiency. The launch window for the Starlink 10-25 mission opened at 1:29 a.m. ET and was set to close at 5:28 a.m. ET.
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The 45th Weather Squadron gave a 90% chance of good liftoff conditions, with the only concerns being the cumulus cloud rule. If the launch did not happen, SpaceX would have had another chance on Thursday at 1:03 a.m. ET.
After the stage separation, the first-stage rocket landed on the A Shortfall of Gravitas, which will be in the Atlantic Ocean. The Starlink satellites will be heading to low-Earth orbit to join the more than 7,000 other mechanical siblings already there.
Here are some key facts about the Starlink satellites:
- 27 satellites will be launched as part of the Starlink 10-25 mission.
- They will be joining the more than 7,000 other Starlink satellites already in orbit.
- 7,921 Starlink satellites are currently in orbit.
- 7,008 Starlink satellites are currently in operational orbit.
Launch Updates
SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, August 27, for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 28 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.
The launch window is set for 6:53 a.m. to 10:53 a.m. from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
This rocket will deploy 28 Starlink broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit, and the first-stage booster will land atop SpaceX's Just Read the Instructions drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
The first-stage booster will notch its 30th flight after stage separation.
Both rockets will ascend on northeasterly trajectories, and neither mission should generate sonic booms on the Space Coast.
To follow live coverage of the launch, visit floridatoday.com/space starting about 90 minutes before each launch window opens.
SpaceX is targeting a subsequent Starlink launch for Saturday, August 30, with a launch window of 7:38 a.m. to 11:38 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to Starlink satellites after 5 years?
After 5 years, Starlink satellites are designed to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere and fully demise, posing no threat to the public
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