SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Friday, May 29, 2026, just hours after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at the same site. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at 8:47 a.m. EDT, according to SpaceX. The mission marked the 16th flight of the first-stage booster, which had previously supported eight Starlink missions, the Crew-9 crew flight, and other launches. The booster was expected to land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after stage separation. SpaceX said telemetry and power systems were nominal during the flight, with the vehicle reaching supersonic speeds and completing stage separation. A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket was also scheduled to launch later the same day from the Space Coast. The Blue Origin explosion occurred earlier on Friday, raising questions about the safety of launches at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. SpaceX's mission proceeded without delay, with the Falcon 9's second stage placing the satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch came as part of SpaceX's ongoing effort to expand global broadband coverage through the Starlink constellation. The company's website listed the mission as the 16th flight of the booster, which had previously launched satellites for EchoStar, NASA, and other organizations. The Starlink satellites will provide internet services to underserved regions worldwide. No injuries were reported from the Blue Origin incident, but the explosion prompted an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration. SpaceX's launch was the first from Cape Canaveral since the incident, highlighting the spaceport's role in commercial and government space missions.