SpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites, Surpassing 8 Million Users
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SpaceX has successfully launched 29 Starlink satellites, marking a significant milestone for the company's satellite internet service, which has now surpassed 8 million users globally. This launch took place on November 5, 2025, at 8:31 PM EST, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. According to Space.com, this liftoff was part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to expand its Starlink satellite constellation, which has been a major contributor to the company's launch cadence, achieving a record 146 launches in 2025 alone. This includes 141 Falcon 9 missions, with over 100 dedicated to Starlink deployments. The Falcon 9 rocket utilized for the launch had previously flown five times, demonstrating SpaceX's commitment to reusing rockets for increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
In addition to the recent launch, Tesla North reports that Starlink has now achieved over 8 million active users, adding approximately 14,250 new users each day since reaching the 7 million mark in August. This growth represents a 17% increase compared to previous user acquisition rates, highlighting a rapid expansion for the service, which connects users in over 150 countries and territories. The user base has doubled from 4 million in September 2024 to 8 million today, showcasing the service's increasing popularity and the company's effective promotional strategies.
Starlink's recent growth can also be attributed to its efforts to engage former customers by offering discounts to reactivate accounts, which is part of the company's strategy to boost retention as it expands globally. As noted in the reports, Starlink's achievements come on the heels of its fifth anniversary, where the company reflected on its journey and the communities it serves. Overall, the combination of successful satellite launches and aggressive user acquisition strategies underscores SpaceX's leadership in the commercial space industry and its commitment to providing reliable internet coverage to underserved regions worldwide.