Archive · 22 May 2025
SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites on New Falcon 9 Rocket
SpaceX launched a new Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites into space.
Thirteen of these satellites have a special feature to connect directly to cell phones, especially in areas without normal internet.
The launch was delayed from May 19th to May 20th.
The rocket's first stage, booster B1095, was used for the first time.
The booster successfully landed on a drone ship in the ocean after separating from the upper stage.
Starlink already has around 7,500 satellites in orbit and is still growing.
This launch expands the satellite network for providing internet services from space.
SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites on May 20, 2025.
The launch used a new Falcon 9 booster rocket, B1095.
Thirteen satellites feature Direct to Cell capabilities.
The rocket launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The booster successfully landed on a drone ship.
- Who
- SpaceX
- What
- SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites using a Falcon 9 rocket.
- When
- May 20, 2025
- Where
- Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida; Atlantic Ocean
- Why
- To deploy Starlink satellites for internet service and expand the network.
- Rocket Type
- Falcon 9
- Launch Date
- May 20, 2025
- Launch Site
- Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida
- Satellites Deployed
- 23 Starlink V2 Mini
- Direct to Cell Satellites
- 13
- Booster
- B1095 (first launch)
- Booster Landing
- Drone ship "Just Read the Instructions"