SpaceX is targeting Tuesday afternoon for its next Falcon 9 rocket launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The liftoff window opens at 3:56 p.m. and will remain open until 7:56 p.m. if weather or other factors delay the mission. The rocket will lift off from Launch Complex 40, a site that has hosted hundreds of launches since the 1960s. This mission, designated Starlink 6-110, will carry another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit as part of SpaceX’s ongoing effort to expand global broadband coverage.
The Falcon 9’s first stage booster will attempt a landing on the Just Read the Instructions drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship will be positioned approximately 450 miles east of the Florida coast. Unlike some previous launches, this mission will not produce sonic booms over Brevard County, according to SpaceX. The rocket’s trajectory will take it southeast over the Atlantic, minimizing overflights of populated areas.
This launch follows a Starlink mission on Feb. 20, showing SpaceX’s accelerated pace of operations. The company has conducted more than 100 Starlink launches since 2020, with plans to continue deploying thousands of satellites in the coming years. The Florida Today Space Team will provide live updates starting 90 minutes before liftoff at floridatoday.com/space. Updates will include real-time tracking, weather conditions, and commentary from spaceflight experts.
SpaceX’s frequent launches from Florida have become a regular part of life on the Space Coast. The company’s presence at Cape Canaveral has created jobs, boosted local businesses, and drawn international attention. The next Falcon 9 launch will be the 12th from Launch Complex 40 in 2026 alone. Residents and visitors can watch the launch from designated viewing areas along the Space Coast, though no public viewing events are planned for this mission.