SpaceX Launches Starlink 6-110 Mission from Cape Canaveral on Feb. 24

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 6:04 p.m. EST on February 24, 2026, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission carried 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit as part of the company’s ongoing effort to expand global broadband internet coverage. The launch was visible from nearby KARS Park, where the Aylsworth family and other spectators gathered to watch the event. The rocket’s first stage successfully landed at Cape Canaveral’s Landing Zone 1, a routine part of SpaceX’s operations.

The Aylsworth family, who live about 10 miles from the launch site, said they had been planning to attend the event for weeks. 'We’ve watched several launches before, but this one was especially clear,' said family member Sarah Aylsworth. 'The sky was dark, and the rocket lit up the clouds.' Spectators used their phones to capture photos and videos of the ascending rocket, which became visible shortly after liftoff. The flight was the 110th Starlink mission for SpaceX, continuing the company’s work to deploy thousands of satellites for its broadband network.

The launch followed a routine preflight inspection and countdown, with no delays reported. SpaceX has conducted more than 100 Starlink missions since 2019, often from Cape Canaveral and Florida’s Space Coast. The satellites deployed in this mission are designed to operate in low-Earth orbit, providing internet services to underserved regions worldwide. The company has stated that future launches will focus on expanding coverage in rural and remote areas.

The Falcon 9 rocket, which has been reused multiple times, was the 123rd first-stage booster to land at Cape Canaveral. SpaceX’s reuse of rocket components has significantly reduced the cost of space launches, a key factor in the Starlink project’s scalability. The mission marked the second Starlink launch of 2026 from Florida, following a successful mission in January. No major technical issues were reported during the flight, and the satellites are expected to begin transmitting data within days of deployment.