SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40 at 3:30 a.m. EST Thursday, according to the company's latest update. The mission will carry a payload of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, continuing the company's efforts to expand global broadband coverage. This will be the third Falcon 9 launch from Brevard County this year, following successful missions in January and March. SpaceX has conducted over 100 launches from the East Coast since 2010, with the majority originating from Florida's Space Coast. The launch window is narrow, with the rocket expected to lift off within a 30-minute window starting at 3:30 a.m. EST. Weather forecasts from the National Weather Service indicate a 70% chance of favorable conditions for launch, with no significant threats from nearby thunderstorms. The Falcon 9's first stage is expected to land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean, while the second stage will deploy the Starlink satellites into orbit. Local residents near the launch site have been notified of potential sonic booms and bright streaks of light in the sky during the ascent. SpaceX did not specify the number of satellites on board, but previous Starlink missions have typically included between 50 and 60 units. The company's presence in Brevard County has become a cornerstone of the local economy, generating thousands of jobs and billions in economic activity annually. The launch will be visible to residents along the Space Coast, with the rocket's plume expected to be visible for several minutes after liftoff.