07-02-2025
SpaceX's Falcon 9 to launch with 21 Starlink satellites on Friday
The Brief
SpaceX is set to launch its Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Friday.
Liftoff is scheduled for 1:52 p.m., with backup windows extending until 5:37 p.m.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX fans, get ready! A Falcon 9 rocket will blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying 21 Starlink satellites – including 13 with Direct-to-Cell capabilities – into low-Earth orbit on Friday.
Timeline
Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 is set for 1:52 p.m., with backup windows extending until 5:37 p.m. If needed, Saturday offers additional launch opportunities starting at 1:23 p.m.
By the numbers
This will be the 17th flight for the first-stage booster that previously launched Crew-6, O3b mPOWER, Bluebird 1-5, USSF-124, and 12 Starlink missions. After stage separation, watch for its dramatic landing on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Why you should care
Starlink is the world's first and largest satellite constellation, and it uses a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet. It supports seamless streaming, online gaming, video calls, and more.
Starlink uses cutting-edge satellites and user hardware, along with extensive expertise in spacecraft and on-orbit operations, to ensure users worldwide access a high-speed, low-latency internet.
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The Source
This story was written based on information shared by SpaceX.
