SpaceX Marks Its 150th Falcon 9 Launch of the Year with Starlink Deployment
SpaceX has successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites, continuing its mission to provide global internet coverage. On November 22, a Falcon 9 rocket soared into the skies from Cape Canaveral, marking the 150th launch of this reliable workhorse this year. This achievement underscores SpaceX’s ambition to dominate the satellite internet sector with its growing Starlink network.
A Record-Breaking Cadence
Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station came at 2:53 a.m. EST (0753 UTC). It was the 150th flight of a Falcon 9 rocket in 2025 and the ninth of 11 Starlink missions planned this month and the 109th Starlink delivery run for the Falcon 9 this year.
After climbing away from pad 40, the Falcon 9 pitched and rolled on to a south-easterly trajectory to place its cargo of 29 Starlink V2 satellites into an orbit inclined at 43 degrees to the Equator.
SpaceX flew B1090, a relatively new first stage booster making its ninth flight. After separating from the Falcon 9 second stage at an altitude of about 40 miles (65km), it continued to arc higher over the Atlantic crossing the Karman line, considered to be the boundary of space, before plunging back to Earth and landing on the drone ship ‘A Shortfall of Gravitas’.
Falcon 9 completes its 150th launch of 2025 pic.twitter.com/fFZWD2w2RM
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 22, 2025
Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station came at 2:53 a.m. EST (0753 UTC). It was the 150th flight of a Falcon 9 rocket in 2025 and the ninth of 11 Starlink missions planned this month and the 109th Starlink delivery run for the Falcon 9 this year.
After climbing away from pad 40, the Falcon 9 pitched and rolled on to a south-easterly trajectory to place its cargo of 29 Starlink V2 satellites into an orbit inclined at 43 degrees to the Equator.
SpaceX flew B1090, a relatively new first stage booster making its ninth flight. After separating from the Falcon 9 second stage at an altitude of about 40 miles (65km), it continued to arc higher over the Atlantic crossing the Karman line, considered to be the boundary of space, before plunging back to Earth and landing on the drone ship ‘A Shortfall of Gravitas’.
Falcon 9 completes its 150th launch of 2025 pic.twitter.com/fFZWD2w2RM
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 22, 2025
Mission Details
- Payload: 29 Starlink satellites, part of Group 6-79.
- Booster: The first stage, Booster B1080, conducted its ninth landing, touching down safely on the droneship “A Shortfall of Gravitas” in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Deployment: Satellites were deployed in low-Earth orbit after about 1 hour and 5 minutes from liftoff.
Why It Matters
- Starlink Growth: In this mission, SpaceX further expanded its mega-constellation to now count over 9,000 active satellites, a substantial fraction of the more than 10,400 launched since 2019, according to satellite tracker Jonathan McDowell.
- Fleet Reliability: The fact that the same booster has flown nine times shows how mature and successful SpaceX’s strategy for reusability has been.
- Company Milestone: This is not just a milestone for Starlink, it is a major operational achievement for SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, which has logged its 568th flight since 2010
Bigger Picture
SpaceX isn’t just slowing down, it’s ramping up. The company has publicly declared a goal of 170 orbital launches in 2025, and this 150th launch puts them firmly on track. Their high-frequency launch model is certainly turning heads, showing that fast reusability isn’t just a theory, it’s now business as usual.
Final thoughts
SpaceX’s continued expansion of the Starlink satellite network marks a significant stride in global connectivity. Each successful launch not only extends internet access but also demonstrates SpaceX’s innovative approach within the aerospace industry. As the company continues deploying satellites and increasing internet speed and reliability, it strengthens its position in the fiercely competitive market. For investors, monitoring SpaceX’s technological advancements and strategic launches reveals insights into the future landscape of global telecommunications. As SpaceX achieves milestone after milestone, its progression towards providing universal high-speed internet grows ever more tangible, shaping the way we connect worldwide.
Watch Falcon 9 launch 28 @Starlink satellites to orbit from California https://t.co/kCIWhhQSkA
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 23, 2025
SpaceX’s continued expansion of the Starlink satellite network marks a significant stride in global connectivity. Each successful launch not only extends internet access but also demonstrates SpaceX’s innovative approach within the aerospace industry. As the company continues deploying satellites and increasing internet speed and reliability, it strengthens its position in the fiercely competitive market. For investors, monitoring SpaceX’s technological advancements and strategic launches reveals insights into the future landscape of global telecommunications. As SpaceX achieves milestone after milestone, its progression towards providing universal high-speed internet grows ever more tangible, shaping the way we connect worldwide.
Watch Falcon 9 launch 28 @Starlink satellites to orbit from California https://t.co/kCIWhhQSkA
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 23, 2025
