On November 6, 2025, a Falcon 9 lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California’s Santa Barbara County, deploying 28 more Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The mission, designated Starlink Group 11-14, marked one of the company's higher-profile rideshares this year.
The launch vehicle used booster B1093, making its eighth flight. Approximately 8.5 minutes after liftoff, the first stage landed on the drone ship Of Course I Still Love You in the Pacific Ocean — showcasing once again SpaceX’s mastery of rocket re-usability.
With this launch, Starlink continues its aggressive rollout strategy, expanding its network of satellites to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet to underserved and remote regions worldwide. The added 28 satellites increase coverage, network resilience and capacity, particularly for users in isolated areas where traditional broadband infrastructure is not feasible.
Launching from the West Coast complements missions from Florida and allows SpaceX to target different orbital inclinations and planes — a strategic advantage when deploying to many global regions. Missions like this reflect how satellite internet deployment has become more routine and accelerated, and how re-usable launch systems are driving that pace.
In sum: this mission isn’t just another batch launch — it’s a step closer to a world where high-speed internet reaches even the most remote corners. With service availability expanding, the global connectivity picture is evolving fast.
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