A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 21 Starlink internet satellites, 13 of which have direct-to-cell capability, to orbit on Wednesday night (March 12).

SpaceX has successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites, continuing its mission to expand high-speed internet coverage worldwide. The latest deployment adds to the growing constellation of satellites designed to provide broadband access to remote and underserved areas.

While the Crew-10 launch was scrubbed at Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday night, SpaceX did manage to send up a Falcon 9 from nearby Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

A new SpaceX rocket launched a pristine batch of Starlink internet satellites into orbit late Wednesday (Feb. 26) in a dazzling nighttime liftoff.

SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell technology, from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday evening.

A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled for liftoff Monday night from Florida’s Space Coast. SpaceX plans to launch the rocket carrying 21 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Those satellites — 13 with direct-to-cell capabilities — will be deployed into low-Earth orbit to help expand the company’s global internet network.

The arrival of Starlink in Niger comes at a time when the nation is grappling with considerable connectivity issues. A large portion of its population has struggled to access reliable internet services.

SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday night. The Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched around 10:35 p.m. Sign up for our Newsletters Additional launch opportunities were also available on Thursday starting at 9:53 p.