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VideoSpaceX launches largest batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites to date
The ability to launch 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites comes from a shift by SpaceX to an “optimized” version of the spacecraft introduced in 2024. Liftoff from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is targeting 4:54 a.m. EDT (0854 UTC).
SpaceX puts Vandenberg launch on hold
SpaceX decided to scrub a launch attempt on Saturday, May 3 and then postponed the launch with new launch date announced.
VideoSpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX will be aiming to complete its 440th successful booster landing with this mission, using a Falcon 9 first stage booster flying for an 18th time. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is targeting 9:51 p.m. EDT (0151 UTC).
VideoSpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on 50th Falcon 9 rocket of 2025
The mission is the second planned Falcon 9 launch for SpaceX in the span of six hours. Liftoff from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is targeting 10:34 p.m. EDT (0234 UTC).
VideoSpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
The Starlink 12-23 mission included 13 Direct to Cell Starlink satellites. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station occurred Sunday, April 27, at 10:09 p.m. EDT (0209 UTC).
VideoSpaceX launches 27 Starlink launch from California
Launch of the Starlink 11-9 mission carrying 27 satellites for SpaceX's internet service slipped a day from Sunday to Monday. Liftoff from pad 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base happened at 1:42 p.m. PDT (4:42 p.m. EDT, 2042 UTC).
VideoSpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
The mission was the 30th Starlink launch of the year for SpaceX. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened on Thursday, April 24, at 9:52 p.m. EDT (0152 UTC).
VideoSpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket booster on record-setting 27th time on midnight Starlink flight
The Starlink 6-73 mission featured Falcon 9 booster, tail number 1067, which launched for a record-setting 27th time. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened on Monday, April 14, at 12 a.m. EDT (0400 UTC).
VideoSpaceX launches 400th flight-proven Falcon booster with Saturday Starlink mission
The Starlink 12-17 mission carried 13 Starlink V2 Mini satellites that feature Direct to Cell capabilities. Liftoff from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center happened Saturday, April 12, at 8:53 p.m. EDT (1253 UTC).
VideoSpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 4 East occurred at 4:06 p.m. PDT (7:06 p.m. EDT, 2306 UTC) on Monday, April 7.