SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch

On May 13, 2025, at 1:02 a.m. EDT (0502 GMT), SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink internet satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This mission marked a significant milestone as the Falcon 9 first-stage booster, designated B1067, completed its 28th flight, setting a new record for rocket reusability.

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Following liftoff, the booster executed a precise landing approximately eight minutes later on the droneship "Just Read the Instructions," stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. This achievement underscores SpaceX's commitment to advancing reusable rocket technology, reducing launch costs, and increasing the frequency of missions.

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The 28 Starlink satellites deployed during this mission are part of SpaceX's expanding constellation aimed at providing global broadband internet coverage. The Starlink network has more than 7,400 operational satellites as of this launch, making it the largest satellite constellation in orbit. Space