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On March 4, 2026, at 5:52 a.m. EST, SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch resulted in a 'jellyfish' contrail effect, visible from areas in Florida and Georgia as sunlight illuminated the rocket's exhaust plume.

This trajectory allowed for enhanced visibility along the East Coast. The mission was successful, with the first stage booster landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean and all satellites deployed into their target orbits. SpaceX plans to continue deploying thousands more Starlink satellites in 2026 to expand internet coverage globally.