Key Takeaways
- SpaceX successfully launched 23 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on February 10.
- The Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage completed its 23rd launch and landing, marking a significant achievement for the booster.
- With this launch, the Starlink constellation has grown to over 6,900 operational satellites.
Successful Launch of SpaceX Starlink Satellites
On February 10, 2025, SpaceX achieved another milestone with the successful launch of 23 Starlink satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Liftoff occurred at 9:09 p.m. EST (6:09 p.m. local time; 02:09 GMT on February 11) using a Falcon 9 rocket.
Following the launch, the first stage of the rocket returned to Earth approximately eight minutes later. It made a controlled landing on the Pacific Ocean aboard the SpaceX drone ship, “Of Course I Still Love You.” This particular mission marked the 23rd launch and landing for the Falcon 9’s first stage, illustrating the rocket’s reliability and effectiveness. Notably, 14 of these flights have been dedicated to deploying Starlink satellites.
Meanwhile, the upper stage of the Falcon 9 fulfilled its role by carrying the 23 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, where they were deployed around 65 minutes post-launch. The successful deployment further adds to SpaceX’s impressive launch record, with a total of 18 Falcon 9 missions completed in 2025, 12 of which have specifically involved Starlink satellites.
The Starlink satellite constellation, which is the largest ever launched, has now exceeded 6,900 operational satellites. This exponential growth in satellite numbers is part of SpaceX’s goal to enhance global broadband internet coverage and connect underserved areas around the world. With this latest mission, SpaceX continues to solidify its position as a leader in the aerospace industry and in the development of satellite internet technologies.
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