Two SpaceX launches today: Everything to know about twin launches from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX plans to attempt two Falcon 9 launches in one day for the first time

SpaceX is targeting two Falcon 9 launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida today, June 19, 2023. The first launch, Transporter-6, is scheduled to lift off at 1:27 p.m. ET, carrying 114 satellites into orbit. The second launch, Globalstar FM15, is scheduled to lift off at 6:59 p.m. ET carrying a single communications satellite.

This is the first time SpaceX has attempted two launches in one day

If successful, this will be the first time SpaceX has launched two Falcon 9 rockets in one day. The company has previously launched two Falcon 9 rockets within 24 hours, but never on the same day. Today's launches will be a major test of SpaceX's launch capabilities and will help the company to meet its goal of launching more than 50 times this year.

The Transporter-6 mission will carry 114 satellites into orbit

The Transporter-6 mission will carry 114 satellites into orbit for a variety of customers, including Planet, Spire Global, and BlackSky. These satellites will be used for a variety of purposes, including Earth observation, communications, and navigation.

The Globalstar FM15 mission will carry a single communications satellite into orbit

The Globalstar FM15 mission will carry a single communications satellite into orbit for Globalstar, a satellite communications company. This satellite will be used to provide voice and data services to customers around the world.

Both launches will be webcast live by SpaceX

Both of today's launches will be webcast live by SpaceX. The webcast for the Transporter-6 mission will begin at 1 p.m. ET, and the webcast for the Globalstar FM15 mission will begin at 6:45 p.m. ET. You can watch the webcasts on SpaceX's website or on YouTube.