SpaceX

US

commercialFounded 2002

Hawthorne, California, United States

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SpaceX launched its first mission from Cape Canaveral at 1:48 am ET from SLC-40.

Mentioned as: spacexTechnical ProductJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: #SpaceX launches their first mission from Cape Canaveral this morning at 1:48am ET from SLC-40. #Starlink

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

Mentioned as: SpaceXOrg 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 targeting liftoff at 12:14 a.m. EST (0514 UTC).

Mentioned as: SpaceXNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: SpaceX adjusted the planned T-0 and is now targeting liftoff at 12:14 a.m. EST (0514 UTC). A line of storms is making its way across the state, so further changes to the T-0 may be made by SpaceX. Our live coverage will begin one hour prior to liftoff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKXCWfEz2xc

SpaceX is preparing to load liquid oxygen onboard the second stage of its Falcon 9 rocket at pad 40.

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

Mentioned as: SpaceXNarrative 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

SpaceX started the 2026 Florida launch count with Starlink 6-88.

Mentioned as: SpaceXNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Early this morning under a full moon, SpaceX started the 2026 Florida launch count with Starlink 6-88. @SpaceflightNow @SpaceX

SpaceX Falcon 9 is launching Starlink 6-88.

Mentioned as: SpaceXNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: First East Coast Falcon 9 of the year has been dodging Florida weather, but is finally into the T-20 minute vent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHiKvxLSiic

ULA now faces competition from SpaceX's significantly cheaper Falcon 9 rocket.

Mentioned as: SpaceXNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026Latest News

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

Mentioned as: SpaceXNarrative 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

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

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

SpaceX is targeting the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral at 1:07 a.m. EST (0607 UTC).

Mentioned as: SpaceXNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Another adjustment to the T-0 as a cold front moves across the state. SpaceX is now targeting the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket from the Cape at 1:07 a.m. EST (0607 UTC). Our live coverage begins an hour prior to liftoff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKXCWfEz2xc

SpaceX is fueling its Falcon 9 rocket at pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Mentioned as: SpaceXTechnical ProductJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: SpaceX is now fueling its Falcon 9 rocket at pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Liftoff of the Cosmo-SkyMed Second Generation satellite is set for 6:09 p.m. PST (9:09 p.m. EST / 0209 UTC). Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_0BDH2QK7M

The satellite was carried into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Mentioned as: SpaceXNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026Third COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Satellite Reaches Orbit via SpaceX Falcon 9

SpaceX conducted a launch from California.

Mentioned as: SpaceXNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: SpaceX launch from California. My view from 20 miles away through clouds.

Elon Musk is involved with SpaceX.

Mentioned as: SpaceXNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: First image of 2026 with my new R6 Mark III ! 😍 Packed up and traveled two hours out of San Antonio, TX to witness my first Falcon 9 plume. COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Mission @SpaceX @elonmusk @LaunchHeavenX

A possible SpaceX Falcon 9 launch occurred from California.

Mentioned as: SpaceXNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: My sister just took these photos of a possible SpaceX Falcon 9 launch, my guess is the one from California

SpaceX Falcon 9 CSG-3 is scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on January 2, 2026.

Mentioned as: SpaceXOrg RelationshipJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Space X Falcon 9 CSG-3 tonight! Launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base. 1-2-2026. I took the photos from Chandler,AZ.

SpaceX conducted the Falcon 9 rocket launch.

Mentioned as: SpaceXNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Falcon 9 rocket launch ? View from Phoenix, Arizona. @SpaceX

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket was sighted in the sky over Durango.

Mentioned as: SpaceXNarrative GeneralJan 3, 2026RT by @Cosmic_Penguin: Cohete Falcón 9 de SpaceX avistado en el cielo de Durango, estas imágenes fueron capturadas en Nuevo Ideal.

Key entities involved in the launch include the Italian Ministry of Defense, Leonardo S.p.A., Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio, and SpaceX.

Mentioned as: SpaceXTechnical ProductJan 3, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: Meno di due ore al liftoff del satellite CSG-FM3! #GoCOSMOSkyMed Segui la diretta del lancio: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1zqKVdlVyaYJB @MinisteroDifesa @Leonardo_IT @Thales_Alenia_S @telespazio @SpaceX

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