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commercialFounded 1989
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SpaceX is targeting launch of the Starlink 6-88 mission at 1:21 a.m. EST (0621 UTC).

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: There's another new T-0 liftoff time. SpaceX is now targeting launch of the Starlink 6-88 mission at 1:21 a.m. EST (0621 UTC). Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKXCWfEz2xc

The Starlink 6-88 mission marks the first flight for the east coast Falcon 9.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: A compilation of Falcon 9 streaks from Starlink 6-88. The main ascent, the second stage on it's way to orbit, and B1101 at entry burn for it's first ever landing on JRTI. 📸 - @LaunchHeavenX

The shift to lower altitudes of the Starlink constellation has been ongoing for over a year.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Illustration that the shift to lower altitudes of the Starlink constellation has beein going on for over a year now:

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket at 1:48am on January 4, 2026, sending a batch of Starlink satellites to space.

Mentioned as: StarlinkOrg RelationshipJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: 2026 launch number one: At 1:48am Sunday (Jan 4), SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket, sending a batch of Starlink satellites to space. This was the view from Cocoa Beach, Florida. (bonus: The 1st stage booster entry burn is faintly visible through down-range clouds)

SpaceX is preparing to launch its first Starlink mission since December 17, 2022.

Mentioned as: starlinkTechnical ProductJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: SpaceX is preparing to launch its first Starlink mission since one of its satellites in orbit was knocked out of action on Dec. 17. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral is scheduled for 1:07 a.m. EST (0607 UTC). Watch live coverage: https://youtube.com/live/LKXCWfEz2xc

Starlink is providing free broadband service to the people of Venezuela through February 3.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: The government of Venezuela never granted authorization for Starlink services in the country (Venezuela is listed as "coming soon" on Starlink's website.) The service, though, reportedly worked there for those able to get a terminal.

The first east coast Falcon 9 has taken flight carrying 29 Starlink satellites to orbit.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: First of many. The first east coast Falcon 9 has taken flight this morning carrying 29 more Starlink satellites to orbit aboard the Starlink 6-88 mission. Looking forward to many more late night Starlink launches this year. 📸 - @LaunchHeavenX

SpaceX is targeting liftoff for the Starlink 6-88 mission from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral at 1:48 a.m. EST (0648 UTC).

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Yet another shift tonight for the Starlink 6-88 mission. SpaceX is now targeting liftoff from pad 40 at the Cape at 1:48 a.m. EST (0648 UTC). Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKXCWfEz2xc

Three photographers traveled to Juno Beach, Florida for a SpaceX Starlink launch.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Can you see it??? Look real hard! Three intrepid photographers traveled far & wide with dreams of a beautiful first 2026 launch with streak shots from Juno Beach Florida #SpaceX #Starlink 6-88 at 1:48 AM 1-4-26. Clouds won but the laughing was loud. Good times! #Weather

The launch of Starlink 6-88 was the first flight for Falcon 9 B1101-1.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: LAUNCH! SpaceX Falcon 9 B1101-1 (First Flight) launches Starlink 6-88 from SLC-40. Live on X and YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHiKvxLSiic

Starlink reportedly worked in Venezuela for those able to get a terminal.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: The government of Venezuela never granted authorization for Starlink services in the country (Venezuela is listed as "coming soon" on Starlink's website.) The service, though, reportedly worked there for those able to get a terminal.

The government of Venezuela never granted authorization for Starlink services in the country.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: The government of Venezuela never granted authorization for Starlink services in the country (Venezuela is listed as "coming soon" on Starlink's website.) The service, though, reportedly worked there for those able to get a terminal.

Liftoff of the Starlink 6-88 mission is set for 1:48 a.m. EST (0648 UTC).

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: The big vent is underway at pad 40 as SpaceX prepares to load liquid oxygen onboard the second stage of its Falcon 9 rocket. Liftoff of the Starlink 6-88 mission remains set for 1:48 a.m. EST (0648 UTC). Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKXCWfEz2xc

The first east coast Falcon 9 has taken flight carrying 29 Starlink satellites to orbit aboard the Starlink 6-88 mission.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: A compilation of Falcon 9 streaks from Starlink 6-88. The main ascent, the second stage on it's way to orbit, and B1101 at entry burn for it's first ever landing on JRTI. 📸 - @LaunchHeavenX

The SpaceX Starlink 6-88 launch is scheduled for January 4, 2026 at 1:48 AM.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Can you see it??? Look real hard! Three intrepid photographers traveled far & wide with dreams of a beautiful first 2026 launch with streak shots from Juno Beach Florida #SpaceX #Starlink 6-88 at 1:48 AM 1-4-26. Clouds won but the laughing was loud. Good times! #Weather

Venezuela is listed as 'coming soon' on Starlink's website.

Mentioned as: StarlinkTechnical ProductJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: The government of Venezuela never granted authorization for Starlink services in the country (Venezuela is listed as "coming soon" on Starlink's website.) The service, though, reportedly worked there for those able to get a terminal.

SpaceX launched the Starlink 6-88 mission using a Falcon 9 rocket.

Mentioned as: starlinkTechnical ProductJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: SpaceX Falcon 9 launches Starlink 6-88 https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lPKqvVOzmwGb

Liftoff of the Starlink 6-88 mission is scheduled for midnight.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: SpaceX's planned overnight launch of Starlink satellites from the Cape will be its first since an on orbit anomaly with one Starlink satellite on Dec. 17. Liftoff of the Starlink 6-88 mission is scheduled for midnight, but faces difficult weather. 📰: https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/01/04/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-first-starlink-deployment-mission-since-problem-strikes-satellite/ 📸: @johnpisaniphoto

The mission is designated as Starlink 6-88.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: First of many. The first east coast Falcon 9 has taken flight this morning carrying 29 more Starlink satellites to orbit aboard the Starlink 6-88 mission. Looking forward to many more late night Starlink launches this year. 📸 - @LaunchHeavenX

Falcon 9 is ready for the Starlink Group 6-88 mission.

Mentioned as: StarlinkNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Great to be back at the world's premier spaceport after a 2-week break! Falcon 9 is vertical at SLC-40 with a brand new booster (B1101) and ready for Starlink Group 6-88 - the launch window opens at midnight local time. 📸 - @NASASpaceflight 📺 - livestream linked below ⬇️
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