SpaceX is targeting a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral on Thursday, August 20, 2026, to deploy 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The Falcon 9 will lift off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, with a launch window opening at 11:19 a.m. and closing at 3:19 p.m. This mission will mark the 30th flight of the first-stage booster, which previously supported launches including Crew-6, SES O3b mPOWER-B, and multiple Starlink missions. The booster will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after stage separation. The mission is part of SpaceX’s ongoing effort to expand its Starlink broadband network. The launch will be visible to observers along the Florida coast, with live coverage available on Space Coast Daily TV. This flight continues SpaceX’s focus on reusing rocket components to reduce costs and increase launch frequency. The Falcon 9 has become a staple of Cape Canaveral’s launch schedule, with regular missions from the site since 2017. The Starlink satellites are designed to provide global internet coverage, with this batch contributing to the system’s expansion in underserved regions. The launch comes as SpaceX prepares for future missions, including potential crewed flights and satellite deployments for other customers. Local residents and space enthusiasts are encouraged to watch the event, which will be the 30th mission for this particular booster, highlighting the advancements in reusable rocket technology. The launch will be the second SpaceX mission from Cape Canaveral this month, following a successful Starlink deployment earlier in August.