MISSION OVERVIEW
SpaceX continued its high-frequency Starlink deployment schedule with another successful launch from Cape Canaveral’s SLC-40. The Falcon 9 rocket carried dozens of internet satellites to low Earth orbit, further densifying SpaceX’s broadband constellation. This mission represented part of SpaceX’s aggressive expansion plan to provide global internet coverage and generate revenue to fund future exploration missions.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXTARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
SLC-40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral Space Force StationLAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
UNKNOWN
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 6-16 launch?
The Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 6-16 is scheduled for Friday, September 15, 2023 at 3:38 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: Success.
What rocket is being used for Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 6-16?
The Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 6-16 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket.
Where is the Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 6-16 launching from?
The launch takes place from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
What orbit is Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 6-16 going to?
The Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 6-16 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 6-16?
The Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 6-16 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 6-16 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
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 15, 2023 at 03:38 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 00:28 UTC
Status: Success
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
Mission Profile
Falcon 9 | Starlink Group 6-16 was a Falcon 9 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on September 15, 2023. The flight carried its payload to Low Earth Orbit.