SpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites from Florida

Liftoff comes less than 24 hours after historic Artemis II mission

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:07am

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SpaceX is set to launch a batch of 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The launch is scheduled for 7:55 a.m. on Wednesday, just one day after the historic Artemis II mission launched from the nearby Kennedy Space Center.

Why it matters

This Starlink launch is the 15th for this particular SpaceX rocket, which has previously carried the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station. The launch of these 29 satellites will further expand Starlink's global broadband internet network, providing connectivity to more regions around the world.

The details

The Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Starlink satellites is expected to land its first stage on the 'Just Read the Instructions' droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after separation. News 6 will provide a live stream of the launch when it occurs.

  • The launch is scheduled for 7:55 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • This launch comes less than 24 hours after the historic Artemis II mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center.

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The takeaway

This Starlink launch is another step in SpaceX's ongoing efforts to build out its global satellite internet network, providing broadband access to more regions around the world. The quick turnaround between this launch and the Artemis II mission highlights the increasing frequency of space activity on Florida's Space Coast.