October 30, 2024, 6:43 am 1.4k October 28, 2024 In the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, October 29, the Southern California sky is set to come alive with the fiery ascent of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking another step in the company’s mission to expand global internet coverage. Scheduled for 4:30 a.m. from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, the launch will add to the growing network of Starlink satellites orbiting the Earth. This particular mission, dubbed Starlink 9-9, will deploy an array of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit, further bolstering SpaceX’s ambitious project to provide high-speed internet across the globe, including in remote and under-served regions. The early morning launch promises not only to enhance global connectivity but also to offer a spectacular view to those in the surrounding areas, weather permitting. Space enthusiasts and early risers alike may have the unique opportunity to witness the Falcon 9’s journey skyward with the naked eye as it carves a luminous trail through the darkness. The first stage booster scheduled to make a pinpoint landing on the SpaceX droneship ‘Of Course I Still Love You’ stationed in the Pacific Ocean, a little more than eight minutes after liftoff. The launch should be available to view through SpaceX’s live feed on X.