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SpaceX launches sunrise Starlink mission following weather scrub
By Will Robinson-Smith at Spaceflight Now
· June 3, 2026
· 2 min read
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on the Starlink 10-43 mission on June 4, 2026. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now
Update June 4, 6:54 a.m. EDT (1054 UTC): SpaceX landed its booster on the drone ship.
Update June 3, 7:24 a.m....
Key takeaway The second time proved to be the charm as SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday morning.
Why this matters in The Brownsville
While the latest SpaceX launch occurred at Cape Canaveral, the success of the Starlink 10-43 mission has implications for Brownsville , home to SpaceX's Starbase launch site at Boca Chica. As the company continues to expand its low Earth orbit constellation, the demand for launches and testing at Starbase is likely to increase. This could lead to more economic opportunities and job growth in the area, as well as a potential surge in interest from tourists and space enthusiasts. The Port of Brownsville, which has already seen increased activity due to SpaceX's presence, may also benefit from the company's growing needs. With the Starlink program aiming to provide global broadband internet coverage, the role of Starbase in supporting these missions will be crucial, making Brownsville an integral part of SpaceX's operations and a key player in the space industry.
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Category: space ·
Published: June 3, 2026 ·
Source: Spaceflight Now ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on the Starlink 10-43 mission on June 4, 2026. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now
Update June 4, 6:54 a.m. EDT (1054 UTC): SpaceX landed its booster on the drone ship.
Update June 3, 7:24 a.m....
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