Get ready for another day of space launches today as SpaceX prepares to expand its orbital internet constellation! Monday brings us one mission that showcases the remarkable reusability achievements of modern rocketry.
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Falcon 9 — Starlink Group 10-47
| Agency | SpaceX |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Payload | Communications — 29 Starlink internet satellites |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Site | Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA |
| Time (UTC) | 11:48 AM |
| Status | GO — Weather and technical conditions favorable |
Today’s mission adds another 29 satellites to SpaceX’s massive Starlink constellation. This brings SpaceX to its 60th orbital flight of 2026, according to Spaceflight Now.
The Starlink program aims to provide high-speed internet access to remote areas worldwide. Each satellite weighs about 573 pounds and operates in Low Earth Orbit at roughly 340 miles above Earth.
Booster
Booster B1078 will make its 28th flight today, showcasing SpaceX’s incredible reusability success. This veteran booster first launched in March 2023 and last flew just 63 days ago. It will attempt to land on the drone ship “A Shortfall of Gravitas” in the Atlantic Ocean.
What to Watch For
- B1078’s impressive 28th flight milestone — this booster has now been reused more times than entire rocket fleets from previous decades
- SpaceX’s rapid launch pace continues with their 60th mission of the year, maintaining their position as the world’s most active launch provider
- The drone ship landing attempt in the Atlantic, which has become routine but remains technically impressive
Today’s rocket launch demonstrates how space launches today have become remarkably routine yet still technically amazing. SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in commercial spaceflight.
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NASA to add missions to SpaceX commercial crew contract
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
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SpaceX Official Launch Page
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