Cape Canaveral, Florida –
A Falcon 9 rocket successfully lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on January 18, 2026, carrying the Starlink 6-100 mission.

The mission aims to deploy Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, with the release expected about one hour after launch. The operation follows a carefully planned sequence of automated flight events.

This latest launch continues SpaceX’s effort to expand its Starlink satellite network, which is designed to provide global broadband coverage. The Falcon 9 performed as expected during ascent, supporting the deployment of the payload with precision.

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