SpaceX Launches 28 Starlink Satellites from Cape Canaveral

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — SpaceX launched its Starlink 6-75 mission on May 2, 2025, sending 28 satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 9:51 p.m. EDT, contributing to the company’s effort to provide global high-speed internet.

This mission adds to SpaceX’s growing Starlink constellation, which now boasts over 7,300 satellites in orbit. Spaceflight Now provided live coverage of the launch, starting an hour before liftoff.

Weather conditions were favorable, with the 45th Weather Squadron predicting a 95 percent chance of clear skies during the launch window. “Strong high pressure over the western Atlantic will keep mostly dry conditions across the area through the end of the week,” weather officers noted.

The Falcon 9 booster on this mission, tail number 1080, is making its 18th flight, following two private astronaut missions and two cargo missions to the International Space Station. After launching, the booster is scheduled to land on the droneship, ‘Just Read the Instructions,’ approximately eight minutes later.

Successful landings of boosters are a hallmark of SpaceX operations. If all goes as planned, this will be the 118th landing on that particular droneship and the overall 440th for SpaceX.

SpaceX’s relentless pace in launching satellites marks a significant milestone in its mission for global internet connectivity. Its plans extend beyond Starlink, with future moon missions involving different spacecraft designs as proposed by other companies like Blue Origin and Dynetics.

The Starlink 6-75 mission showcased SpaceX’s commitment to enhancing internet service, especially in underserved areas. As the company continues its ambitious launch schedule, it aims to provide reliable, low-latency connectivity worldwide.