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SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral in pre-dawn Falcon 9 liftoff

SpaceX plans a pre-dawn Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral's Space Launch Complex 40 to deploy 29 Starlink internet satellites, with liftoff scheduled for 5:20:50 a.m. EST (1020:50 UTC). Spaceflight Now will provide live coverage beginning about one hour before launch.

Discovered 2026-02-26T17:25:58.278736-08:00 | 2026-02-26T17:25:58.278736-08:00

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  • Deploys 29 more satellites for SpaceX's Starlink internet service, continuing the company’s frequent constellation buildouts and scheduled for 5:20:50 a.m. EST from Cape Canaveral SLC‑40; live coverage starts ~1 hour prior. (recent Cape Canaveral Starlink missions)
  • Underscores SpaceX’s high launch cadence and routine Falcon 9 operations, following multiple 29‑satellite flights and frequent booster recoveries this year. (high launch cadence and mission tempo)

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dailygalaxy.com Times of India orbitaltoday.com Space.com news.ssbcrack.com Florida Today
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2026-02-26T17:25:58.278736-08:00
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2026-03-05T09:13:45.651158-08:00
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