SpaceX Launches First of Two Starlink Missions Today, Booster Achieves fifth Landing
Cape Canaveral, FL – june 28, 2025 – spacex successfully launched the first of two planned Starlink missions today, bolstering its rapidly expanding satellite internet constellation. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 27 Starlink satellites lifted off at 12:26 a.m. EDT from cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This launch, designated Group 10-34, saw the satellites reach low Earth orbit approximately nine minutes after liftoff, with full deployment expected around 50 minutes later.
Notably, the Falcon 9’s first stage booster (B1092) executed a successful return and landing on the droneship “A Shortfall of Gravitas,” marking its fifth successful landing. This reusability is a key component of SpaceX’s strategy to reduce the cost of space access and accelerate the deployment of the Starlink network.
Starlink, operated by SpaceX, has become a leading provider of satellite internet access, offering connectivity to areas underserved or lacking traditional internet infrastructure [[1]], [[3]]. The service is available in over 100 countries and is known for providing reliable, high-speed internet, even in remote locations [[2]].
Key Takeaways:
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites today.
This is the first of two scheduled launches for Saturday.
Falcon 9 booster B1092 achieved its fifth successful landing.
Starlink continues to expand its global coverage, providing internet access to underserved areas.
Stay tuned to world-today-news.com for updates on the second Starlink launch and further developments in the space internet revolution.
