SpaceX Gears Up for Another Starlink Launch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX continues its ambitious deployment of the Starlink internet constellation, with another launch scheduled from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Following a successful Starlink satellite deployment on Saturday night, the company is now targeting Tuesday, February 24th, with a launch window opening no earlier than 6:04 p.m. EST.
Starlink 6-110: What You Need to Know
This mission, designated Starlink 6-110, will add another batch of next-generation Starlink satellites to the growing network. SpaceX aims to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access globally, and these launches are crucial to achieving that goal. The launch window extends until 7:56 p.m. EST, providing flexibility based on weather conditions and technical readiness.
Launch Details & Trajectory
- Rocket: Falcon 9
- Launch Location: Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
- Launch Window: No earlier than 6:04 p.m. EST, February 24th (Extends to 7:56 p.m. EST)
- Trajectory: Southeast
Booster Landing & Recovery
Following stage separation, the Falcon 9 booster will be directed towards a landing on the “Just Read the Instructions” (JRTI) drone ship, positioned in the Atlantic Ocean. Successful booster recovery is a key component of SpaceX’s cost-reduction strategy, enabling the reuse of expensive rocket hardware. This contributes significantly to making space access more affordable.
Residents of Brevard County, Florida, can expect no sonic booms from this launch.
Live Updates & Where to Watch
For real-time updates and comprehensive coverage of the launch, visit floridatoday.com/space. The FLORIDA TODAY Space Team will begin live updates 90 minutes before liftoff. You can also follow Space Reporter Brooke Edwards on X (formerly Twitter) at @brookeofstars.
SpaceX’s continued innovation and rapid launch cadence are reshaping the landscape of space exploration and internet connectivity. The Starlink constellation is already providing internet access to underserved areas around the world, and future launches promise to expand its reach even further. Learn more about SpaceX’s mission and technology on their official website: SpaceX.
Brooke Edwards is a Space Reporter for Florida Today.
