SpaceX has announced that it is aiming for a Falcon 9 rocket launch on Tuesday afternoon, February 24, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch is now scheduled for no earlier than 6:04 p.m. from Launch Complex 40.
This mission, named Starlink 6-110, will deliver another batch of Starlink internet satellites into orbit, continuing SpaceX’s ambitious expansion of its satellite internet network. The rocket’s booster is expected to attempt a landing on the drone ship named Just Read the Instructions, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Residents of Brevard County can expect no sonic booms from this launch.
SpaceX’s recent initiatives, including a successful launch on Saturday night carrying additional Starlink satellites, underscore the company’s commitment to rapid space operations. They have a launch window open until 7:56 p.m. if further adjustments to the schedule are needed.
For those interested in staying updated on the launch, the FLORIDA TODAY Space Team will provide live updates starting 90 minutes prior to liftoff at floridatoday.com/space. This event signals a significant step towards enhancing global internet connectivity through satellite technology, with hopes of delivering high-speed internet to underserved areas across the globe.
Brooke Edwards, a Space Reporter for Florida Today, is monitoring the developments closely. For more insights, she can be reached at bedwards@floridatoday.com or via X at @brookeofstars.