Launch Report: SpaceX Launches Starlink 10-8 from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX and Falcon 9 launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral into low Earth orbit late this afternoon. Liftoff was at 5:47 PM EDT under crystal clear skies and a slight breeze.

A multiple exposure composite of Falcon 9 rising this evening to start the Starlink 10-8 mission. This was the view from The Space Bar in Titusville.
Photo: Charles Boyer / Talk of Titusville

Around 8.5 minutes after liftoff, Booster B1069 touched down safely on the company’s drone ship ‘Just Read The Instructions’ to complete its nineteenth mission successfully, while the second stage and payload continued to low Earth orbit.

At 6:53 PM EDT, SpaceX confirmed a successful deployment of the payload.

By The Numbers

  • Starlink 10-8 is the 102nd SpaceX launch this year and the 414th for the company all time.
  • Tonight launch was the 50th from SLC-40 this year.
  • It was the 980th launch from Cape Canaveral.

Launch Replay

Next Launch

SpaceX is scheduled to launch another set of Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 early on Monday evening from Space Launch Complex 40.

  • Date: NET October 21, 2024
  • Organization: SpaceX
  • Mission: Starlink Group 10-13
  • Rocket: Falcon 9
  • Launch Site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
  • Launch Window: 5:10 PM – 9:10 PM EDT
  • Payload: Starlink satellites

Keep in mind that launch dates and times change often. Launch attempts can be scrubbed anytime due to weather, technical reasons, or range conditions.

Launch spectators enjoyed some food and drinks at The Space Bar before the Starlink 10-8 launch on October 26,
Photo: Charles Boyer / Talk of Titusville
A closer view of Falcon 9 launching this afternoon from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Photo: Charles Boyer / Talk of Titusville.

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Charles Boyer

I'm a NASA kid originally from Cocoa Beach, FL, born of Project Apollo. My family worked for NASA and/or their contractors, and I watched it all as a kid. And what kid doesn't like rockets? Currently, I am an IT engineer, a recovered R&D scientist that spent time in laser metrology, fiber optic applications and also lightning protection. I'm also a photographer, a writer and a bad musician. My favorite things are space, boating, sports, music and traveling. You can find me on Twitter as @TheOldManPar.

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