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SpaceX Launches 28 More Starlink Satellites from Florida, Expanding Global Internet Network

SpaceX Launches 28 More Starlink Satellites from Florida, Expanding Global Internet Network

Cape Canaveral, Florida – August 14, 2025 – SpaceX has successfully launched 28 additional Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, further strengthening its ambitious satellite internet network. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 8:29 a.m. EDT (1229 GMT) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, marking yet another milestone in SpaceX’s rapid launch cadence.


Falcon 9 Successfully Deploys Group 10-20 Satellites

The newly launched batch, designated Starlink Group 10-20, was deployed into orbit approximately one hour after liftoff. With this deployment, SpaceX continues to grow its Starlink megaconstellation, which now boasts over 8,100 active satellites providing global broadband coverage.


Booster’s 10th Flight and Drone Ship Landing

The mission also highlighted SpaceX’s ongoing success with rocket reusability:

  • The Falcon 9 first stage (Booster 1085) completed its 10th flight.
  • It executed a flawless landing on the drone ship “Just Read the Instructions” stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

This achievement underscores SpaceX’s efficiency in lowering launch costs through booster reuse and recovery.


Back-to-Back Starlink Missions

The Florida launch came less than 12 hours after another Falcon 9 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Station in California, which placed 24 Starlink satellites into orbit. These back-to-back missions reflect SpaceX’s unmatched launch pace and operational capacity.


SpaceX’s 2025 Milestones

The Starlink launch from Florida marks several key milestones for the company:

  • 99th Falcon 9 mission of 2025.
  • 517th Falcon 9 launch overall since 2010.
  • 453rd first-stage reuse.
  • 488th successful landing.

Such figures highlight how SpaceX continues to dominate the space launch industry with frequent, reliable, and cost-effective missions.


Starlink Network Expansion

With more than 8,100 active Starlink satellites now in orbit, SpaceX is steadily building out its satellite internet megaconstellation. The goal is to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband across the globe, including remote and underserved regions.

The company has already secured millions of subscribers worldwide, with ongoing launches ensuring improved connectivity, capacity, and coverage.


Key Takeaways

  • SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites aboard Falcon 9 from Florida.
  • The mission marked the booster’s 10th flight and successful landing on Just Read the Instructions.
  • Launch came less than 12 hours after another 24-satellite deployment from California.
  • This was SpaceX’s 99th mission in 2025 and the 517th overall Falcon 9 launch.
  • Starlink constellation now exceeds 8,100 active satellites, expanding global satellite internet.

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