SpaceX will launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Launch Complex 40 on Friday, March 27. The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off no earlier than 7:00 a.m. with a backup window extending until 11:00 a.m. The mission, designated Starlink 10-44, will follow the same northeast trajectory as previous Starlink 10 launches. Residents north of Cape Canaveral may see the rocket if skies are dark enough. SpaceX confirmed no sonic booms will be heard in Brevard County because the first-stage booster will land on the Just Read the Instructions drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. This will be the second SpaceX launch in Florida this month after a successful mission earlier this month. The company has conducted 10 previous Starlink 10 launches, each carrying similar payloads. The FLORIDA TODAY Space Team will provide live updates 90 minutes before liftoff at FloridaToday.com/Space. The launch comes as SpaceX continues expanding its Starlink network, which aims to provide global broadband internet. The mission is part of a contract with the U.S. government to deploy thousands of satellites. Weather is a key factor for the launch, with conditions expected to be favorable. If the launch is delayed, SpaceX will attempt the mission on March 28. The Falcon 9 rocket has a proven track record of successful launches, with over 200 missions completed to date. Local officials have not issued any special advisories for the event. Spectators are encouraged to watch from designated viewing areas along the Space Coast. The launch will be visible to the naked eye under clear conditions. SpaceX’s next mission is expected to focus on another Starlink batch later this year.
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SpaceX to launch Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on March 27
SpaceX is set to launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on March 27, with a target window starting at 7:00 a.m.
Source: Yahoo