SpaceX Sunday launch Cape Canaveral

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. —SpaceX is targeting Sunday, April 27, for the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

The launch is scheduled for 10:09 p.m. Eastern Time.

The mission includes 13 satellites with direct-to-cell capabilities.

Direct to Cell will allow smartphones to connect with the satellites being placed in low Earth orbit instead of traditional cell towers.

Backup launch opportunities are available until 1:49 a.m. ET on Monday, April 28, with further opportunities beginning at 9:51 p.m. ET that same day.

A live webcast will be available on SpaceX’s website and the X TV app, starting approximately five minutes before liftoff.

A live stream of the launch will also be available on the video player above.

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