SpaceX Continues Starlink Expansion with Latest Satellite Launch

SpaceX marked another significant milestone in its Starlink expansion with the successful launch of 29 satellites on December 2, 2025. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 5:18 p.m.

EST, confirming the deployment of the satellites just over an hour later. This mission, designated Starlink 6-95, highlights SpaceX's ongoing efforts to enhance global internet coverage, bringing the total operational Starlink satellites to over 9,100.

The launch utilized Falcon 9 booster B1077, which has now completed its 25th flight, successfully returning to the autonomous drone ship, 'A Shortfall of Gravitas', in the Atlantic Ocean, marking the 135th landing on this vessel.

SpaceX's operations have been notably prolific in 2025, with this launch contributing to a record number of missions from the Space Coast, responsible for 102 out of the 110 launches planned for the year.

SpaceX is not only solidifying its dominance in the commercial space sector but is also setting the stage for further launches, with another Starlink mission scheduled shortly after this deployment. The rapid pace of launches, averaging one every three days, underscores the company's commitment to expanding its satellite internet service and competing with emerging rivals like Amazon's Project Kuiper.

This ongoing expansion is crucial for achieving global connectivity, particularly in underserved regions, as SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of space technology and commercial space operations.