SpaceX to Launch New Batch of Starlink Satellites on February 11, 2025

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — SpaceX is set to launch a fresh batch of Starlink satellites on February 11, 2025, from Space Launch Complex 40. This mission marks another step in the company’s expansive plan to provide internet services globally, particularly in underserved areas.

The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to liftoff between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM EST, with weather forecasts indicating clear skies and temperatures around 73°F. The launch will contribute to SpaceX’s overall goal of expanding its Starlink satellite constellation, which aims to offer reliable and affordable internet access around the world.

“Launch day is exciting; it’s a culmination of weeks of hard work and collaboration,” said a SpaceX spokesperson regarding the upcoming launch. The Falcon 9 will carry 21 satellites in this particular mission, including 13 Direct-to-Cell satellites aimed at bridging the digital gap for mobile users.

In total, this launch will be the 19th Falcon 9 mission for SpaceX in 2025, indicative of the company’s plans to ramp up its launch cadence. The final target is to execute up to 180 flights this year, which would surpass the previous year’s record of 134 Falcon launches. As of February 1, 2025, there were 6,957 operational Starlink satellites in orbit.

SpaceX has three Starlink flights planned for the week of February 11, with additional launches on February 14 and February 17, contingent on the efficiency of turnaround operations at Cape Canaveral. Rapid sequence launches are crucial for SpaceX’s financial health as the Starlink constellation is a key source of revenue.

On a broader scale, the company is not only focused on its launches. SpaceX is also actively collaborating with local governments to enhance internet connectivity in various regions while showcasing its hardware, such as spacesuits, during educational outreach.

Meanwhile, on the same day, China plans to conduct the maiden flight of the upgraded Chang Zheng 8A rocket from Hainan Island. This rocket will support China’s ambition to deploy its own satellite constellation, further intensifying the global competition for space-based internet service.

With upcoming launches and international efforts to expand satellite networks, the landscape of global telecommunications is rapidly evolving, and SpaceX remains a key player. Spectators will have opportunities to watch the launch live from designated viewing areas at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

The Falcon 9 booster from this mission is expected to land on the droneship “Just Read the Instructions,” stationed in the Atlantic Ocean, marking yet another step towards SpaceX’s goal of reusability in space travel.