Archive · 19 Nov 2025
SpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites
SpaceX sent 29 satellites into space to help bring internet to more people.
This was their first evening launch in a while because of some rules that were lifted.
The launch was successful, and the satellites are now on their way to join the rest of the Starlink network.
SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites on Tuesday, December 20th
The launch took place at 7:12 PM EST from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida
This was SpaceX's first early-evening Starlink launch since the FAA lifted restrictions due to the US government shutdown
The Falcon 9 second stage deployed the satellites one hour and five minutes after launch
This launch marked the 99th launch from the Florida spaceport in 2022
- Who
- SpaceX
- What
- Launched 29 Starlink satellites
- When
- Tuesday, December 20th, 7:12 PM EST
- Where
- Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida
- Why
- To expand the Starlink broadband network
- Mission
- Starlink 6-94
- Launch Vehicle
- Falcon 9
- Launch Site
- Pad 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
- Launch Time
- 7:12 PM EST (5:42 AM IST)
- Total Launches in 2022
- 99