SpaceX Falcon 9 fueling now underway Update 9:50 p.m.: SpaceX has announced that they are currently fueling! That means this morning's Starlink mission is now locked in to lift off at 10:24 a.m. without any countdown delays, or else the launch must be postponed. SpaceX droneship Update 9:44 a.m.: This morning, the booster will land out on A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. Local sonic booms will not be heard — just the rocket’s rumble for those close to the Cape. T-50 minutes until SpaceX launch Update 9:34 a.m.: As we are waiting for fueling to begin, SpaceX has confirmed they are still on track for liftoff at 10:24 a.m. EDT. T-1 hour until the SpaceX Starlink launch 9:24 a.m.: With no further update from SpaceX, we are currently an hour away from liftoff! After the successful launch of this mission, SpaceX will launch another Starlink mission on the evening of Friday, May 31. Launch preparation underway in Brevard Update 9:10 a.m.: The Brevard County EOC has activated their launch operations ahead of this morning's launch. SpaceX Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral update Update 8:41 a.m.: The Space Team has a positive update. SpaceX is now targeting 10:24 a.m. to launch this Starlink mission. This leaves SpaceX with just over an hour left in the launch window − should they have to hold again. SpaceX Falcon 9 launch hold update Update 7:40 a.m.: While SpaceX has not officially announced a new liftoff time, they have pushed their live stream start time until 9:22 a.m. EDT. The FLORIDA TODAY Space Team will update when we have an official launch time. SpaceX Falcon 9 launch hold update 7:00 a.m.: Although SpaceX still has not announced a new liftoff time, they have until 11:28 a.m. to launch. We will update when we have a new launch time. SpaceX launch hold update Update 6:50 a.m.: We are monitoring the situation, and even though SpaceX has not announced, it appears the live steam will start at 8:22 a.m. EDT. SpaceX launch hold! Update 6:38 a.m.: SpaceX is aiming for a new liftoff time. We will update as soon as it is announced. SpaceX Falcon 9 booster of first slated to fly 10th mission Update 6:35 a.m.: The Sun is rising over the Space Coast, revealing scattered clouds, yet calm skies. SpaceX is still targeting 7:30 a.m. EDT − just under an hour from now − for liftoff. This morning’s booster is flying for the 10th time. It is best remembered for NASA Crew-6 mission in early 2023. SpaceX Starship update Update 6:25 a.m..: Pending regulatory approval, SpaceX could launch its fourth Starship test flight in Boca Chica, Texas as soon as Wednesday, June 5. In other Starship news, local meetings will be held on June 12-13 in Brevard for FAA officials to collect comments from locals on the proposed Starship site at KSC Pad 39A. A virtual meeting will be held on the 17th for those who cannot make it in person. SpaceX to launch again from California later today Update 6:15 a.m.: Later today, SpaceX will launch ESA's EarthCARE (Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer) mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.