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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 100th orbital mission of 2026
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Will Robinson-Smith , as published by Spaceflight Now
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Overnight, a major launch is scheduled to take place, marking the 100th orbital mission of the year. The total number of satellites in orbit has surpassed 11,000.
A significant milestone is approaching for a space company. Overnight, a major launch is scheduled to take place, marking the 100th orbital mission of the year. This mission aims to add more satellites to a growing constellation in low Earth orbit.
The total number of satellites in orbit has surpassed 11,000. Further details about the launch are available, including the scheduled liftoff time and the trajectory of the rocket. Live coverage of the event will be provided, starting about 30 minutes before the launch, offering more information about the mission and its objectives.
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Category: space Published: August 21, 2026 Source: Spaceflight Now Reading time: 1 min
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