SpaceX has successfully launched another batch of 29 satellites for its Starlink internet service during the Starlink 6-108 mission. The launch took place just after sunrise on Friday, February 27, 2026, from a fog-enshrouded Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Liftoff occurred at 7:16:10 a.m. EST (1216:10 UTC), although the thick fog obscured views of the launch. Approximately one hour post-launch, SpaceX confirmed the successful deployment of the satellites, further enhancing its growing satellite constellation.
Successful Deployment and Booster Recovery
Following the launch, the Falcon 9 rocket’s second stage successfully deployed the Starlink V2 Mini satellites. The first stage booster, designated B1069, made a successful landing on the drone ship ‘A Shortfall of Gravitas’, which was stationed in the Atlantic Ocean east of The Bahamas.
This mission marked the 30th flight for booster B1069, which originally joined the SpaceX fleet for the CRS-24 cargo flight to the International Space Station in December 2021. Notably, B1069 experienced significant damage during its inaugural landing but has since completed 25 successful Starlink delivery missions, as well as launching other payloads including the Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13-F, OneWeb 1, SES-18, and SES-19 missions.
Milestones in Falcon 9 Operations
Friday’s launch represented SpaceX’s 25th Falcon 9 launch of the year and the 607th Falcon 9 flight since the rocket’s introduction in 2010. This consistent operational cadence underscores SpaceX’s commitment to expanding its satellite internet service and enhancing global connectivity.
As SpaceX continues to deploy its Starlink satellites, the implications for global internet access and connectivity are significant, particularly in underserved regions. The ongoing success of these missions reflects advancements in satellite technology and launch reliability.
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