Falcon 9 SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral January 13, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith The mission comes as SpaceX is preparing for a week that includes a rideshare flight; a dual-manifest, Moon bound missions; and Starship Flight 7. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is set for 11:47 a.m. EST (1647 UTC).