Sat May 10 00:10:00 UTC 2025: ## SpaceX Poised for Early Morning Starlink Launch Amidst Cloudy Forecast
**CAPE CANAVERAL, FL** – SpaceX is preparing for a pre-dawn launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a batch of Starlink satellites. The launch window opens at 2:28 a.m. and extends until 6:59 a.m. EDT on Saturday, May 10th, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. However, the National Weather Service predicts mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers after 2 a.m., potentially impacting the launch.
This mission marks the Space Coast’s 40th orbital launch of the year, a significant milestone achieved 2 ½ weeks earlier than last year’s 40th launch. This accelerated pace comes as SpaceX seeks FAA approval to increase its annual Falcon rocket launches to 120.
FLORIDA TODAY will provide live coverage beginning approximately 90 minutes before the targeted liftoff time at floridatoday.com/space. For continuous updates on space launches from the Space Coast, visit floridatoday.com/space.
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