SpaceX rocket launch amid thick fog near Cape Canaveral

Spectators wait to catch a glimpse of the Falcon 9 liftoff through the dense morning haze.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Despite thick fog that obscured visibility, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Friday, February 27th at 7:16 a.m., carrying 29 more Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.

Why it matters

SpaceX has become a regular presence in the skies over Florida's Space Coast, with frequent Starlink satellite launches. While foggy conditions can sometimes hamper visibility for spectators, the company's reliable launch operations continue to deliver payloads to orbit.

The details

The gray morning fog was so dense that even SpaceX's close-range webcast video cameras struggled to capture clear footage of the Falcon 9 rocket as it lifted off from Launch Complex 40. However, the rocket still managed to bolt into the sky, delivering its payload of 29 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit.

  • The Falcon 9 rocket launched at 7:16 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026.

The players

SpaceX

A private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded by Elon Musk.

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The takeaway

Despite challenging weather conditions, SpaceX continues to demonstrate its ability to reliably launch its Starlink satellites, contributing to the company's goal of providing global high-speed internet access.