SpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites from Cape Canaveral
On November 6, a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex-40 at Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying 29 Starlink internet satellites to low Earth orbit.
Record-Breaking Launch Cadence in 2025
This mission marked the 141st Falcon 9 launch of 2025 and the 146th SpaceX launch overall this year. The company has steadily increased its launch frequency since 2019, when it completed 13 orbital flights. In 2024, SpaceX conducted 138 missions, including 134 orbital flights and four Starship test flights.
Starlink: The Key Driver of Launch Activity
Starlink satellites have fueled the surge in Falcon 9 launches, with over 100 flights this year dedicated to expanding the megaconstellation. The latest booster, designated B1094, was used for its fifth flight today.
Boosters and Missions
- B1094 previously supported three missions to the International Space Station, including two crewed flights, and one Starlink launch.
- After stage separation, B1094 performed deceleration and landing burns, successfully touching down on the droneship "Just Read the Instructions" in the Atlantic Ocean about 8.5 minutes post-launch.
"After stage separation today, B1094 performed deceleration and landing burns to safely touch down on SpaceX's 'Just Read the Instructions' droneship in the Atlantic Ocean about 8.5 minutes after liftoff."
Additional SpaceX Activities in 2025
Besides these orbital launches, SpaceX has conducted five suborbital test flights of its Starship megarocket so far this year.
Selected 2025 Missions
- Ax-4
- Crew-11
- Starlink 12-10
- NG-23
Author's summary: SpaceX continues to dominate with its record-breaking Falcon 9 launches in 2025, primarily driven by Starlink satellite deployments and efficient booster reuses.