SpaceX is gearing up for another space launch today with a Falcon 9 carrying 29 Starlink satellites to orbit!
Launch
Agency
Country
Falcon 9 — Starlink Group 10-35
| Agency | SpaceX |
| Rocket | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Payload | Communications — 29 Starlink satellites for internet constellation |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Site | Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA |
| Time (UTC) | 10:07 AM |
| Status | GO — cleared for launch |
Today’s rocket launch adds another 29 satellites to SpaceX’s massive Starlink network. This constellation aims to provide high-speed internet access worldwide, especially to remote areas without traditional broadband. The mission comes as competition heats up in the satellite internet market, with Amazon planning to launch 36 of its Project Kuiper satellites on an upcoming Ariane 6 rocket, according to SpaceNews.
This particular Falcon 9 Block 5 has an impressive safety record with 590 successful launches out of 591 total attempts. The rocket first flew in May 2018 and has become the workhorse of modern spaceflight with its reusable design.
Booster
Booster B1067 will make its 35th flight today, having last launched on March 30th after a 69-day turnaround. This veteran booster first flew in June 2021 and has a perfect landing record of 34 successful recoveries. After today’s mission, it will attempt to land on the autonomous drone ship “A Shortfall of Gravitas” in the Atlantic Ocean.
What to Watch For
- B1067’s 35th flight — making it one of the most-flown boosters in SpaceX’s fleet
- Another milestone in Starlink’s expansion as SpaceX continues building the world’s largest satellite constellation
- The drone ship landing attempt in the Atlantic Ocean
Today marks another busy day in the growing satellite internet race. As SpaceX expands Starlink with today’s launch, the space industry continues its rapid evolution toward global connectivity from orbit.
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SpaceX Official Launch Page
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Next Ariane 6 launch to carry 36 Amazon Leo satellites using upgraded boosters
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