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X Report 2 Feb 2025

SpaceX successfully launched 43 Starlink satellites across two missions, marking significant achievements at Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Space Force Bases.

SpaceX successfully launched 43 Starlink satellites across two missions, marking significant achievements at Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Space Force Bases.

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SpaceX’s Starlink network expands with successful dual launches from the US coasts. The latest missions boost SpaceX’s total orbit tally and set new milestones at their respective launch sites.

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SpaceX kicked off an impressive weekend with the successful launch of 21 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral early on the morning of February 2, 2025. This mission, dubbed Starlink 12-3, represents SpaceX’s 230th orbital launch from the historic Space Launch Complex 40, highlighting the company’s robust launch cadence. The Falcon 9 rocket took off at 3:54 a.m. EST, continuing a series of launches intended to boost the Starlink constellation’s coverage and reliability.

This launch is a part of SpaceX’s ongoing strategy to solidify its position as a leader in global satellite internet services, amidst growing competition from other providers. Satellite tracking enthusiasts can follow the new deployments as they join the existing constellation, enhancing the world’s most widespread satellite internet network.

Read the full story: Spaceflight Now

Complementing the Florida launch, SpaceX launched 22 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on February 1, 2025, at 6:02 p.m. EST. The mission, designated as Starlink 11-4, marked a significant milestone as the 200th orbital flight from Vandenberg’s pad 4E. SpaceX’s ability to maintain a rapid launch schedule on both coasts emphasizes its logistical prowess and strategic goal to maintain and expand its Starlink satellite fleet.

The milestone serves as a testament to the Falcon 9 rocket’s reliability and capacity to support multiple launches within tight schedules. These back-to-back launches further impose SpaceX’s potential to outpace competitors in the race for low-latency, high-speed global internet services.

Read the full story: Space.com

Historic Launch Marks Major Milestone at Vandenberg

The Starlink 11-4 mission not only expanded the Starlink constellation but also celebrated the 111th orbital launch for SpaceX from Vandenberg’s pad 4E. Liftoff occurred smoothly at 3:02 p.m. PST (6:02 p.m. EST, 2302 UTC), underscoring a remarkable achievement in the collaborative history of SpaceX and Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Such milestones signal SpaceX’s long-term commitment to operational excellence and reliability in its launch operations, setting new records in the aerospace industry and fortifying its standing against other launch service providers.

Read the full story: Spaceflight Now

  • Total Launched: 7843
  • Total On Orbit: 6992
  • Total Working: 6957

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