SpaceX Launches 28 Starlink Satellites from Florida’s Space Coast

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on September 21, 2025, at 6:53 a.m. EDT. The launch, known as the Starlink 10-27 mission, delivered 28 Starlink V2 mini satellites into low Earth orbit.

The Falcon 9 rocket took off from Launch Complex 40, and approximately 64 minutes later, the satellites were deployed into orbit. The 45th Weather Squadron had forecast a 90 percent chance of favorable weather for the launch, citing dry conditions that limited the chances of disruptive cumulus clouds.

This flight marked the 11th mission for the Falcon 9 booster B1085, which had a successful landing on the drone ship, A Shortfall of Gravitas, in the Atlantic Ocean. This was the 508th booster landing for SpaceX, continuing the company’s record of successful landings.

During the launch window, viewers across Florida’s Space Coast had the opportunity to witness the takeoff, and those further north might have spotted the rocket’s trail in the sky. It was a bright, clear morning, making visibility excellent for spectators.

SpaceX has made 117 flights within this calendar year, with over 70% of these missions dedicated to expanding the Starlink internet constellation. Starlink remains the largest network of satellites ever built, and its operations continue to grow.

Michael Wall, a Senior Space Writer, highlighted the significance of the launch, emphasizing SpaceX’s role in reshaping the aerospace industry through its innovative approach to rocketry, including the reuse of booster stages.