PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPECommunications
PROGRAMStarlink
MISSION OVERVIEW
A batch of 29 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Starlink Group 10-38
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
Starlink
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: b3877a27-7332-47cb-ac46-12a32143081b
Reported date: May 1, 2026 at 18:06 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
X (TWITTER) SEARCH
IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMay 1, 2026 at 21:29 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 1, 2026 at 18:09 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.5 hrs)
May 1, 2026 at 16:23 UTCMay 1, 2026 17:35 → May 1, 2026 18:06 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0 hrs)
Apr 30, 2026 at 22:28 UTCMay 1, 2026 17:33 → May 1, 2026 17:35 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1069 →
#31THIS FLIGHT
31TOTAL FLIGHTS
31/31LANDINGS
63dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — A Shortfall of Gravitas SUCCESS
First flight: Dec 21, 2021Previous flight: Feb 27, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
580
SUCCESSES
579
SUCCESS RATE
99.8%
Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
MORE INFO
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-38 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-38 is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026 at 6:06 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Starlink Group 10-38?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-38 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 580 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-38 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 10-38 going to?
The Starlink Group 10-38 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 10-38?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-38 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-38 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
May 8, 2026 11:28 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
May 1, 2026 21:29 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
May 1, 2026 18:09 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
May 1, 2026 16:23 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.5 hours
May 1, 2026 17:35 UTC u2192 May 1, 2026 18:06 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 30, 2026 22:28 UTC
Launch delayed by 0 hours
May 1, 2026 17:33 UTC u2192 May 1, 2026 17:35 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 20, 2026 01:26 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 20, 2026 01:26 UTC
Launch date set: May 1, 2026 at 18:06 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight on X
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: b3877a27-7332-47cb-ac46-12a32143081b
●Open-Meteo Weather2 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
●YouTube Video Search1 month ago
4 videos discovered
●X (Twitter) Search2 hours ago
10 tweets (1 from official accounts)
RECENT FROM X
1 week ago
LAUNCH! SpaceX Falcon 9 B1069-31 launches Starlink Group 10-38 from SLC-40.nnLive on X and YT:nhttps://t.co/DbubP0ht6L https://t.co/2norHPrLdN https://t.co/NtVIlsaLyh
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MISSION REPLAY HIGHLIGHTS:nStarlink group 10-38 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 1 May 2026 (18:06:10 UTC). SpaceX Starlink 384 launch and Falcon 9 first stage landing, 1 May 2026.. 5/1/2026nhttps://t.co/c4Z8WPvvA6
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Starlink group 10-38 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 1 May 2026 (18:06:10 UTC). List of Launch Opportunities.. 5/1/2026nnBackup Launch Opportunity #4u00a0 u00a0nLaunch: 2026-05-01 18:10:30 UTC.nDeploy: 2026-05-01 19:11:03.420 UTC.nLaunch window: 2026-05-01 18:10:30 UTC to 2026-05-01 18:12:29 U
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UPDATE – NEW LAUNCH TIME:nStarlink group 10-38 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 1 May 2026 (18:06:10 UTC). SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is targeted to launch 29 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff targeted for May 1, 18:06:10 UTC.. 05/01/2026nhttps://t.co/eY1KxXyJBv
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View on X →1 week ago
Ah, what a wonderful rocket Friday!nAnd there they are, now on their way into orbitu2014our lovely little Starlink Group 10-38.nnThe launch, separation, and landing of booster B1069 went off without a hitch, just as weu2019ve come to expect from SpaceX.nThis trusty booster has no
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