SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites into space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday. The launch took place at 1:53 p.m. Feb. 11 from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites into space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday. Liftoff for the launch happened at 1:53 p.m. Feb. 11 from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. SpaceX set to launch new batch of Starlink satellites The backstory: This was the 18th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-5, CRS-28, Intelsat G-37, Optus-X, Immarsat I6-F2, GPS III-6, NG-20 and 10 Starlink missions. What we know: Officials said the batch of satellites included 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, which were launched to low-Earth orbit from the space station. What's next: Following stage separation, the first stage of the rocket will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: