SpaceX Launches 29 More Starlink Satellites In Second 2026 Mission From Cape Canaveral

In the realm of modern space exploration, the pace of progress is as relentless as the cosmos itself. SpaceX, that vanguard of private space enterprise, has once again pushed the boundaries of what is possible, launching its second Space Coast mission of 2026. This latest endeavor, a Starlink mission from the storied grounds of Florida’s Cape Canaveral, has served as a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to expanding the frontiers of space-based internet connectivity.

On a balmy Friday afternoon, a Falcon 9 rocket, that workhorse of SpaceX’s launch fleet, soared into the sky at 4:41 p. m. Eastern time, carrying with it 29 more Starlink satellites. The launch, designated as Starlink 6-96, marked the 29th flight of the first-stage booster, a feat of engineering that underscores the reusability and reliability of SpaceX’s launch technology.

As is now customary, the booster made a precision landing on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic, a recovery process that has become as much a hallmark of SpaceX’s operations as the launches themselves. This mission represents a significant milestone in SpaceX’s ambitious plans for 2026, which began in earnest on Jan.