On November 5, 2025, a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Port, Florida’s Space Launch Complex 40, carrying a batch of 29 satellites for the Starlink constellation. The mission, designated Starlink 6-81, marks another step in expanding global, high-speed internet coverage and supporting the broader push for satellite broadband services.
The launch occurred at 8:31 p.m. EST, under conditions noted by the 45th Weather Squadron as having a 95% chance of favorable weather. After liftoff, the first stage, identified as booster B1094, completed its fifth flight and executed a successful landing on the droneship Just Read the Instructions about 8.5 minutes after launch.
With these 29 satellites now deployed into low-Earth orbit, Starlink continues building the infrastructure necessary to support users in remote regions, underserved communities, maritime and mobile platforms, and other connectivity blind spots. This expansion also underscores how SpaceX is increasing its launch cadence and delivering dozens of satellites per mission to accelerate network growth.
Beyond mere numbers, this launch highlights key aspects of SpaceX’s strategy: high reuse of hardware, rapid launch turnaround, and a consistent program to deploy broadband infrastructure from orbit. Each successful mission like this one brings the vision of ubiquitous, global internet connectivity closer to reality.
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