SpaceX Launches 29 Satellites, Ties Space Coast Record Early Sunday

BREAKING: SpaceX has successfully completed a crucial launch early Sunday, tying the Space Coast’s annual orbital launch record. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 3:10 a.m. from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39-A, carrying 29 satellites as part of the Starlink 10-51 mission.

This launch marks the 28th flight of the first stage booster, which made a successful recovery landing on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. The mission had faced a one-day delay due to adverse weather conditions, which forced the Saturday launch attempt to be scrubbed less than a minute before liftoff.

SpaceX has now flown 88 of the 93 launches conducted this year, tying the previous record set in 2024. The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has contributed four additional launches, while Blue Origin has completed one.

In a developing situation, Blue Origin’s new rocket, New Glenn, is also set for a launch attempt later today between 2:45 p.m. and 4:13 p.m., which, if successful, could break the Space Coast’s launch record.

The collaboration of SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin is expected to surpass 100 launches by the end of this year, highlighting a significant advancement in commercial space travel and satellite deployment.

The implications of these launches extend beyond record-breaking numbers; they play a vital role in expanding global internet coverage through the Starlink network, which aims to provide high-speed internet access to underserved areas worldwide.

Stay tuned as we continue to monitor these developments and the impact they may have on both the space industry and global communications.