SpaceX Launches Seventh Batch of Starlink Internet Satellites From Florida
SpaceX successfully launches another group of 60 Starlink broadband satellites into orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX launches a Falcon 9 rocket from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to deliver the seventh batch of Starlink broadband satellites into orbit. This mission adds another 60 spacecraft to the growing constellation, bringing the company closer to offering global high-speed internet coverage. The rocket lifts off without issue as live coverage streams the event to viewers worldwide.
The Starlink 6 mission highlights SpaceX's commitment to rapidly building out its satellite network. By repeatedly launching large batches of these flat-panel satellites, the company steadily expands the infrastructure needed to provide reliable broadband service to remote and underserved areas around the globe. Each successful flight represents a critical step toward activating the commercial network.
This launch continues a busy period for SpaceX as it balances the Starlink deployment schedule with other commercial and government missions. Operating from the historic Launch Pad 39A, the team demonstrates the efficiency of reusing Falcon 9 boosters to reduce costs and increase launch frequency. Spaceflight Now provides ongoing live updates and comprehensive coverage of the countdown and flight.