Cape Canaveral, USA – On January 9, 2026, a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying the Starlink 6-96 mission into space.

The launch successfully deployed 29 additional satellites, expanding the Starlink constellation to more than 7,000 satellites currently orbiting in low Earth orbit.

The mission reinforces the ongoing effort to provide global satellite internet coverage, adding crucial capacity to the existing network.

The Falcon 9 rocket executed the launch and deployment with precision, demonstrating the continued reliability of reusable launch vehicles in deploying large satellite constellations.

Starlink 6-96 marks another step in maintaining and growing the extensive satellite network supporting worldwide connectivity.

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