SpaceX Successfully Launches First Starlink Mission of 2025

A Falcon 9 rocket deployed 24 Starlink satellites into orbit, further expanding SpaceX's global internet network.

The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on January 6, carrying 24 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit.
This mission marked the 17th flight and recovery of the rocket's first-stage booster, which previously supported the Crew-5 mission and multiple Starlink launches.
The booster landed successfully on the droneship 'Just Read the Instructions' stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
SpaceX's Starlink network now includes over 6,850 active satellites, aiming to enhance global internet access, particularly in underserved regions.
SpaceX is planning additional launches in 2025, with projections of over 150 Falcon missions and continued Starship test flights.