SpaceX Launches 29 Starlink V2 Mini Satellites
On Wednesday night, SpaceX successfully deployed 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This launch was part of the company's ongoing Starlink satellite deployments, with at least seven missions planned before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Mission Details
The mission, named Starlink 6-81, sent all 29 satellites to low Earth orbit in a single deployment about an hour after liftoff. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at 8:31:10 p.m. EDT, flying south-east from the Florida Space Coast.
Weather and Flight Conditions
The 45th Weather Squadron reported a greater than 95% chance of favorable weather during the launch window. Meteorologists confirmed no significant weather events would affect the liftoff or the booster’s recovery.
Booster Performance and Recovery
The Falcon 9 first stage booster used for this mission was B1094, marking its fifth spaceflight after previously launching Crew-11, Ax-4, NG-23, and Starlink 12-10 missions. Approximately 8.5 minutes post-launch, the booster successfully landed autonomously on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions, stationed in the Atlantic Ocean east of The Bahamas.
"This was the 140th booster landing on this vessel and the 529th booster landing to date."
Summary
SpaceX continues to efficiently expand its Starlink constellation, demonstrating high launch cadence and reliable booster reusability.
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