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 10-53
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: 384fb817-2a18-46ec-b294-613c08ecea52
Reported date: May 29, 2026 at 12:57 UTC
Last synced: 14 hours ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
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IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMay 29, 2026 at 15:17 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 29, 2026 at 13:21 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.9 hrs)
May 29, 2026 at 09:21 UTCMay 29, 2026 12:03 → May 29, 2026 12:57 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.2 hrs)
May 28, 2026 at 20:47 UTCMay 29, 2026 11:52 → May 29, 2026 12:03 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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BOOSTER — B1085 →
#16THIS FLIGHT
16TOTAL FLIGHTS
16/16LANDINGS
57dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
ASDS — A Shortfall of Gravitas SUCCESS
First flight: Aug 20, 2024Previous flight: Apr 2, 2026
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
592
SUCCESSES
591
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-53 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-53 is scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2026 at 12:57 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 10-53?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-53 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 592 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-53 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Starlink Group 10-53 going to?
The Starlink Group 10-53 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Starlink Group 10-53?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-53 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Starlink program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 10-53 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
Jun 5, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
May 29, 2026 15:17 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
May 29, 2026 13:21 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
May 29, 2026 09:21 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.9 hours
May 29, 2026 12:03 UTC u2192 May 29, 2026 12:57 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 28, 2026 20:47 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.2 hours
May 29, 2026 11:52 UTC u2192 May 29, 2026 12:03 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 21, 2026 00:17 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
May 21, 2026 00:17 UTC
Launch date set: May 29, 2026 at 12:57 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 14 hours ago
IN FLIGHT reported by @NASASpaceflight on X
●Launch Library 214 hours ago
Launch ID: 384fb817-2a18-46ec-b294-613c08ecea52
●Open-Meteo Weather17 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
●YouTube Video Search3 weeks ago
4 videos discovered
●X (Twitter) Search14 hours ago
10 tweets (1 from official accounts)
RECENT FROM X
2 weeks ago
LAUNCH! SpaceX Falcon 9 B1085-16 launches Starlink Group 10-53 from SLC-40.nnLive on X and YT:nhttps://t.co/TrbGXf6mzt https://t.co/SED33Tjiu4 https://t.co/oduJ2rzMci
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Starlink Group 10-53 | @SpaceX nud83dude80 Falcon 9 Block 5nud83cuddfaud83cuddf8 Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA nud83duddd3ufe0f May 29, 2026 – 07:52 a.m. EDTnud83cudfab Launch 29 Starlink satellites to LEO https://t.co/wIhVbd8cQh
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View on X →2 weeks ago
B1085 flies for the 16th time, targeting ASoG. Starlink Group 10-53 will mark SpaceX's 560th Falcon 9 launch with a flight-proven stage.nnLearn more: https://t.co/mjvzclil2J
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View on X →2 weeks ago
UPDATE – NEW LAUNCH TIME:nStarlink group 10-53 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 29 May 2026 (12:03:09 UTC). SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is targeted to launch 29 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff targeted for May 29, 12 03:09 UTC.. 05/28/2026nhttps://t.co/P2WNWMzMHN
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Mission Profile
Starlink Group 10-53 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on May 29, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1085, made its 16th flight, returning to service just 57 days after its previous mission. This launch expanded SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, the low-Earth-orbit network that delivers broadband internet to users worldwide; each batch is identified by its orbital group (here, Starlink Group 10-53). The launch was a success.