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SpaceX Shatters Launch Record on Florida's Space Coast
15 Jan
Summary
- SpaceX achieved a record launch pace with four missions in 2026.
- A Falcon 9 launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral.
- Upcoming missions include Starlink, NASA crew flights, and ULA rocket.
SpaceX has established a new benchmark for launch cadence on Florida's Space Coast, achieving its fourth mission of 2026 in under 48 hours. The recent Falcon 9 launch, carrying 29 Starlink satellites, lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, surpassing the previous record for this launch complex. This swift operational tempo underscores SpaceX's significant activity in early 2026.
The Space Coast has exclusively hosted SpaceX launches for Starlink satellites so far this year, with this mission marking the 13th flight for its booster. Looking ahead, SpaceX is scheduled for more Starlink deployments, alongside NASA's Crew-12 mission targeting a mid-February launch from the same pad. Discussions are underway to potentially advance this crewed launch date due to an earlier return of Crew-11.
Beyond SpaceX, the Space Coast's launch schedule is filling up. United Launch Alliance plans its first mission of the year in early February using its new Vulcan rocket for a national security payload. Additionally, preparations are underway for NASA's Artemis II mission, a crewed flight of the Orion spacecraft, with launch options extending into early April.
