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SpaceX set for Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida
SpaceX crews are preparing to launch another Falcon 9 rocket from Florida's Space Coast. The launch is set for 11:27 a.m. from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch is in support of SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation. SpaceX said this launch will be the 21st flight for the first-stage booster supporting this mission. The booster has previously launched Crew-6, SES O3b mPOWER-B, USSF-124, Bluebird 1-5, and 16 Starlink missions. After the launch, SpaceX plans to land the booster once again on its 'A Shortfall of Gravitas' droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. If Friday's launch is delayed, another launch opportunity will be available on Saturday at 7:18 a.m. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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07-02-2025
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 to launch with 21 Starlink satellites on Friday
The Brief SpaceX is set to launch its Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Friday. Liftoff is scheduled for 1:52 p.m., with backup windows extending until 5:37 p.m. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX fans, get ready! A Falcon 9 rocket will blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying 21 Starlink satellites – including 13 with Direct-to-Cell capabilities – into low-Earth orbit on Friday. Timeline Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 is set for 1:52 p.m., with backup windows extending until 5:37 p.m. If needed, Saturday offers additional launch opportunities starting at 1:23 p.m. By the numbers This will be the 17th flight for the first-stage booster that previously launched Crew-6, O3b mPOWER, Bluebird 1-5, USSF-124, and 12 Starlink missions. After stage separation, watch for its dramatic landing on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Why you should care Starlink is the world's first and largest satellite constellation, and it uses a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet. It supports seamless streaming, online gaming, video calls, and more. Starlink uses cutting-edge satellites and user hardware, along with extensive expertise in spacecraft and on-orbit operations, to ensure users worldwide access a high-speed, low-latency internet. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by SpaceX.
