SpaceX Falcon 9 Continues Starlink Deployments, Marking 100th Launch from Florida's Space Coast

Why does this matter? This launch highlights the increasing importance of private companies like SpaceX in space exploration and satellite deployment. The expansion of Starlink will improve global internet access, especially in underserved areas.

On November 22, 2025, at 2:53 a.m. EST (0753 UTC), SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission aimed to deploy 29 Starlink V2 satellites into an orbit inclined at 43 degrees to the Equator. The Falcon 9 used a relatively new first stage booster, B1090, which was making its ninth flight.

Following separation from the second stage, the booster successfully landed on the drone ship ‘A Shortfall of Gravitas.’ The second stage then executed a series of burns to place the Starlink satellites into a circularized orbit at an altitude of 170x162 miles (274x261 km). The satellites were deployed an hour and five minutes into the flight.

SpaceX's rapid launch cadence has made it responsible for the majority of launches from Florida's Space Coast. The company has launched a total of 149 Falcon 9 missions in 2025, exceeding the previous record of 132 launches set in 2024. This increased activity underscores the growing demand for satellite services and the capabilities of reusable rocket technology.

SpaceX is expanding its network to over 9,000 satellites for its Starlink internet service.

It marks a new record for launches in a single year, highlighting the increased pace of space activities.

After separating from the second stage, the first stage booster returns to Earth and lands on a drone ship for reuse.

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