A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 8:37 a.m. ET June 12, 2026, carrying 29 Starlink broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch occurred just hours before the Nasdaq's IPO event, though the two events are not directly connected. The rocket followed a northeasterly trajectory before its first-stage booster landed on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean, marking the booster's 27th mission. The flight came amid shifting weather conditions near the Space Coast. The 45th Weather Squadron initially gave an 80% chance of favorable launch conditions early in the window, but cumulus cloud buildup reduced that to 70% by the end of the scheduled window. SpaceX teams worked quickly to complete the mission before cloud cover increased. The successful landing of the Falcon 9 booster was confirmed by SpaceX officials shortly after separation. This mission, designated Starlink 10-54, is part of SpaceX's ongoing effort to expand its global broadband network. The satellites will join thousands already in orbit to provide internet services worldwide. The launch was visible from much of Brevard County, with clear skies in the hours before cloud accumulation. No delays or technical issues were reported during the flight. The mission is the second Starlink launch of 2026 from Cape Canaveral, following a successful deployment in February.