Cape Canaveral, FL — July 27, 2025 — SpaceX marked another milestone today as it successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 54 next-generation Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO), continuing its mission to provide global internet coverage and revolutionize space technology.
The launch took place at 9:36 AM EDT from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The skies were clear, and the crowd gathered nearby cheered as the rocket roared into the sky, lighting up Florida’s Space Coast with a dazzling trail of flame and precision.
🔁 Perfect Booster Landing
Just over eight minutes after liftoff, the Falcon 9's first stage booster made a flawless landing on the autonomous droneship "A Shortfall of Gravitas" stationed in the Atlantic Ocean — marking its 12th successful reuse, a new record for this booster.
“Another smooth ride to space — and back,” SpaceX posted on X (formerly Twitter), sharing the landing footage in real time.
🛰️ Starlink’s Global Expansion
The 54 satellites aboard this mission are part of Starlink Gen 2, designed to increase speed, reliability, and coverage in rural and underserved regions. With this launch, SpaceX now has over 6,200 operational Starlink satellites in orbit.
CEO Elon Musk tweeted:
“Starlink is now serving over 100 countries and counting. The dream of global, fast internet is becoming a reality.”
🌍 Eyes on the Bigger Goal
While today’s launch is part of the company’s commercial ambitions, it also lays the groundwork for future deep-space missions. SpaceX is preparing for upcoming Starship test flights, which are aimed at supporting NASA's Artemis program and eventual crewed missions to Mars.
Mission Highlights:
🚀 Rocket: Falcon 9
📡 Payload: 54 Starlink Gen 2 satellites
📍 Launch Site: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL
🛰️ Orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
✅ Landing: Successful droneship landing