SpaceX Hits 130th Launch Milestone, Expands Starlink Constellation

In a significant achievement, SpaceX has launched 28 additional Starlink satellites into orbit on October 7, 2025. This launch marks the company's 130th mission of the year, a remarkable feat that underscores its relentless pace of space exploration and satellite deployment.

The Falcon 9 rocket, SpaceX's workhorse launch vehicle, saw its 126th flight during this Starlink 10-59 mission. The first stage of the rocket successfully landed in the Atlantic Ocean on the company's drone ship, A Shortfall of Gravitas, just nine minutes after liftoff from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

The new satellites will join the growing Starlink megaconstellation, which now exceeds 8,500 devices in low Earth orbit. This expanding network is designed to provide global broadband internet access, bringing connectivity to underserved and remote regions around the world.

SpaceX's rapid launch cadence and the continuous expansion of the Starlink system demonstrate the company's commitment to revolutionizing the way people access the internet. As the world becomes increasingly reliant on digital connectivity, the Starlink project aims to bridge the digital divide and ensure that everyone, regardless of their location, can enjoy the benefits of high-speed, reliable internet.