SpaceX launched a Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Tuesday morning, with the rocket's vapor trail visible across parts of North Carolina. The launch window opened at 5:33 a.m. Eastern Time, and WRAL cameras in Garner and Carolina Beach captured the Falcon 9's ascent. Residents in Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina, Clayton, and other areas reported seeing the rocket's plume in the sky. Chris Michaels, a WRAL meteorologist, said the launch was visible to early risers across the region. The Falcon 9 rocket, which lifted off from Florida, marked the 37th flight of its first-stage booster, a reused vehicle that had previously supported Starlink missions. SpaceX aims to deploy thousands of Starlink satellites to provide global high-speed internet. WRAL received photos and videos from viewers across central and eastern North Carolina, with the agency asking residents to submit additional footage. The launch is part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to expand its Starlink constellation, which has already deployed over 4,000 satellites. The Falcon 9's first stage landed at Cape Canaveral's Landing Zone 1 shortly after liftoff. No details about the number of satellites deployed in this mission were released by SpaceX. The launch occurred amid growing interest in Starlink's role in bridging internet gaps in rural areas. WRAL will continue to monitor SpaceX's upcoming launches from the Space Coast.