SpaceX is targeting a Falcon 9 rocket launch on Monday, March 30, 2026, to deliver 29 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The launch window extends from 5:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. ET.
Booster History
The first stage booster supporting this mission will be flying for the 34th time, making it one of the most-flown boosters in the Falcon 9 fleet. The booster has previously supported a wide range of missions, including crewed flights to the International Space Station, commercial satellite deployments, and numerous Starlink launches.
Landing and Recovery
Following stage separation, the first stage booster is planned to land on the droneship Just Read the Instructions, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. SpaceX routinely recovers and reuses its Falcon 9 first stages as part of its reusable launch vehicle program.
Expanding the Starlink Constellation
The 29 satellites being deployed on this mission will join the growing Starlink constellation, which provides broadband internet service to customers around the world. SpaceX continues to launch Starlink batches on a regular cadence from both Florida and California launch sites.