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SpaceX Hits 130th Launch Milestone, Expands Starlink Constellation
8 Oct
Summary
- SpaceX launched 28 more Starlink satellites on October 7, 2025
- This was the 130th launch for SpaceX this year
- The Falcon 9 rocket saw its 126th flight, further expanding the Starlink network
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.
