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Falcon 9

On August 25, 2026, SpaceX lifted off its final Florida-based Falcon 9 Starlink mission at 5:33am. At 5:39am it came into view at the beach in Garden City, South Carolina. This picture was taken at 5:42am.

Finished 40th in the Final Round of the October 2026 Competition
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Previous Rounds

1st in their Group in the Semifinal Round

2nd in their Group in the Quarterfinal Round

1st in their Group in Round Two

2nd in their Group in Round One