SpaceX Achieves Milestone with 100th Starlink Launch of 2025 (Video)
SpaceX reached a significant milestone with its 100th Starlink launch of 2025 on October 31. This achievement underscores the company’s leadership in satellite technology and broadband internet delivery.
Launch Details of the 100th Starlink Mission
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 4:41 p.m. EDT (2041 GMT). This launch carried 28 Starlink broadband satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO).
Starlink’s Expanding Network
Starlink is the largest satellite constellation ever created, surpassing 10,000 spacecraft. Currently, about 8,800 of these satellites are operational, providing internet connectivity across the globe.
SpaceX’s 2025 Launch Record
- In 2025, SpaceX has conducted a total of 138 Falcon 9 missions.
- Of these, 99 missions were dedicated solely to enhancing the Starlink network.
Falcon 9 Booster Performance
The Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage successfully returned to Earth about 8.5 minutes post-launch. It landed in the Pacific Ocean on the drone ship named “Of Course I Still Love You.” This was the 29th flight for booster 1063, nearing the Falcon 9 reuse record of 31 flights.
Future Starlink Deployments
Following the launch, the Falcon 9’s upper stage will continue to transport the 28 Starlink satellites to their designated orbit. Deployment of the satellites is expected to occur roughly one hour after liftoff.
Conclusion
SpaceX’s consistent commitment to expanding the Starlink network demonstrates its pivotal role in revolutionizing satellite internet access and connectivity worldwide.
