SpaceX will launch 24 more Starlink satellites from Florida on Monday.
SpaceX will launch 24 additional Starlink satellites from Florida’s Space Coast on Monday, November 11. The launch will take place at 4:02 PM EST (2102 GMT) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Initially scheduled for Sunday, the launch was postponed due to adverse weather conditions that affected the recovery process. This mission will contribute to the expansion of SpaceX’s Starlink network, aimed at providing global internet coverage.
Details of the mission
The Falcon 9 rocket, which carries 24 Starlink satellites, will lift off during a four-hour launch period. According to to SpaceX, the rocket’s first stage is expected to return to Earth about eight minutes after launch. There will be a vertical landing on the drone ship ‘A Shortfall of Gravitas’, which will be placed in the Atlantic Ocean. This particular Falcon 9 booster will be making its 12th flight, having previously flown 11 missions, including five for Starlink deployments.
Once the first stage has separated, the rocket’s upper stage will continue its journey to low Earth orbit (LEO). The satellites are expected to deploy approximately 65 minutes after launch.
Continued Starlink expansion
This mission is part of SpaceX’s ongoing efforts to expand the Starlink constellation, which currently has more than 6,500 active satellites in orbit. With nearly 70% of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 missions in 2024 dedicated to Starlink launches, the company continues to strengthen its global internet service. The Starlink network plays a critical role in providing internet access to remote and underserved regions around the world.
Previous and upcoming launches
SpaceX’s most recent Starlink launch took place on November 9, 2024 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. As the company continues to focus on satellite deployment, more launches are expected in the coming months to further expand the Starlink constellation
