On August 14, 2025, SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites into orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The launch occurred at 8:29 a.m. EDT, with the mission window extending until 10:47 a.m. EDT if needed. The first-stage booster, completing its 10th flight, landed safely on the droneship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean approximately eight minutes after liftoff, marking its fourth recovery landing. This launch marked the 42nd orbital mission from the Space Coast in 2025, with 40 of those conducted by SpaceX. The event was the second SpaceX launch within a 24-hour period, following a mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 1:05 a.m. EDT on the same day, which deployed 24 additional Starlink satellites. The Falcon 9 rocket followed a northeast trajectory, avoiding sonic booms over the Space Coast. SpaceX’s launch webcast began at 8:24 a.m. EDT, providing live updates, and the mission proceeded without countdown delays. The booster involved had previously supported missions including Crew-9, RRT-1, Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1, Fram2, SXM-10, and MTG-S1. This launch contributes to SpaceX’s ongoing expansion of the Starlink constellation, which now includes nearly 6,700 operational satellites out of over 8,500 launched since 2019. The 45th Weather Squadron reported a 90% chance of favorable conditions, ensuring smooth operations. SpaceX continues to lead with 58 Falcon 9 launches in 2025 across its three pads, aiming to surpass the 134 launches achieved in 2024.
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