SpaceX Prepares for Starlink Satellite Launch Following Delay

The Falcon 9 rocket will carry 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with 'Direct to Cell' capabilities, from Cape Canaveral on Saturday.

SpaceX delayed its planned Friday launch of 21 Starlink satellites and rescheduled it for Saturday, with backup windows on Sunday.
The Falcon 9 rocket's first-stage booster, making its 17th flight, will aim for an autonomous landing on the droneship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas' in the Atlantic Ocean.
Thirteen of the satellites in this mission will feature 'Direct to Cell' technology, enhancing global connectivity for mobile devices.
This marks SpaceX's 13th launch from the Space Coast this year, contributing to the region's projected 156 missions in 2025, primarily led by SpaceX.
The launch comes as SpaceX continues its extensive operations, including upcoming Crew-10 and private astronaut missions, and addresses recent technical challenges with its Falcon 9 upper stage.