A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Monday morning, successfully deploying 14 Globalstar satellites into low Earth orbit. The mission, which lifted off at 8:13 a.m., marked the first dedicated satellite delivery for the company’s new constellation aimed at expanding global broadband coverage. Residents across Brevard County reported hearing sonic booms from the rocket’s supersonic ascent, with some describing the sounds as similar to thunderclaps. "It was loud enough to wake me up," said Karen Mitchell, a retiree in Cocoa. "I thought it was a plane, but then I saw the smoke plume on the horizon." The launch was the second of three planned this month for SpaceX under a contract with Globalstar, which aims to launch 136 satellites by 2025 to provide low-latency internet services. The Falcon 9’s first stage returned to Cape Canaveral’s Landing Zone 1, completing a routine landing that SpaceX has performed over 100 times. The mission came amid increased commercial activity at the Space Coast, where SpaceX and other companies are conducting regular launches. No delays or safety incidents were reported during the flight, according to SpaceX officials. The satellites are expected to begin transmitting data within weeks, supporting Globalstar’s efforts to compete with larger constellations like Starlink. The launch window for the mission was narrow, requiring precise timing to align with the target orbit. Weather conditions were favorable, with clear skies and winds below 10 mph at liftoff. The next SpaceX launch is scheduled for Thursday, also from Cape Canaveral, though details about its payload remain undisclosed.