Last updated:28/03/2026, 08:56:53
SpaceX has outlined an aggressive launch schedule for spring 2026, with multiple Starlink missions planned between March 29 and April 6. The Crew-12 mission is currently on-orbit and scheduled to return in October 2026. The company continues its rapid launch cadence with missions from both Florida and California launch sites.
SpaceX achieved a major milestone on March 26, 2026, launching its 600th Starlink satellite of the year during a predawn Falcon 9 flight from Cape Canaveral. This follows a series of successful launches throughout March, including missions on March 22, 20, and 18, demonstrating the company's relentless pace of satellite deployment for its internet constellation.
As of March 25, 2026, the global space industry has completed 66 orbital launches with a 94% success rate (62 successes, 4 failures). Notable developments include the maiden flights of the Ceres-2 and Ariane 64 rockets, while the Alpha Block I and Proton-M rockets have been retired. The Artemis II lunar mission remains a key highlight scheduled for 2026.
SpaceX launched its first Starlink mission of 2026 on January 4, deploying 29 satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission used a brand-new booster (B1101) on its maiden flight, which successfully landed on the drone ship 'Just Read the Instructions' about 8.5 minutes after liftoff.
