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X Report 1 Nov 2025

SpaceX marks a significant milestone with its 100th Starlink mission launch and makes impressive progress on lunar lander development for Artemis III.

SpaceX marks a significant milestone with its 100th Starlink mission launch and makes impressive progress on lunar lander development for Artemis III.

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In a remarkable achievement, SpaceX has successfully launched its 100th Starlink mission of 2025, bringing the total number of satellites deployed this year to 2,554. Additionally, the company has announced significant progress on the lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis III, completing 49 major milestones that propel the program forward.

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On October 31, 2025, SpaceX celebrated a major milestone with the launch of its 100th Starlink mission for the year, marking a key achievement in its ongoing efforts to expand global internet coverage via satellite. The launch utilized a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, demonstrating SpaceX’s continued efficiency and capability in deploying its satellite constellation.

The successful liftoff signifies not only the growth of the Starlink program but also SpaceX’s position as a leader in the commercial space sector, enhancing connectivity for users around the world. This consistent pace of launches will potentially improve the latency and reliability of services for existing customers.

Read the full story: Teslarati

SpaceX Checks Off 49 Lunar Lander Milestones in Push Toward Artemis III

SpaceX has announced the completion of 49 significant milestones for NASA’s Human Landing System, vital for the Artemis III mission. These milestones include critical technical assessments that pave the way for the development of the Starship lunar lander designed to carry astronauts back to the Moon.

This progress highlights SpaceX’s strong commitment to NASA’s goals and its innovative approach to space exploration. With the approaching Artemis missions, the advancements made by SpaceX are crucial for ensuring timely and safe lunar landings, reinforcing its competitive edge against other contractors in the space race.

Read the full story: Teslarati

Ukrainian telecommunications company Kyivstar is gearing up to expand testing of SpaceX’s Starlink Direct to Cell service throughout much of Ukraine, following successful initial trials. This expansion, however, will exclude border regions and areas actively contested by Russian forces.

This initiative has potential ramifications for satellite tracking users, as enhanced connectivity in war-torn regions could enable better communications and operational effectiveness across various sectors, including emergency services and humanitarian efforts.

Read the full story: SpaceNews

SpaceX Defends Starship Lunar Lander as it Works on ‘Simplified’ Approach

In recent discussions, SpaceX has defended its approach to developing a “simplified” lunar landing architecture within the Artemis program. The company argues this strategy will make the mission more efficient while still meeting NASA’s stringent requirements for future lunar exploration.

This shift in approach may influence future contract discussions as the competition grows among aerospace companies, positioning SpaceX favorably for upcoming NASA contracts.

Read the full story: SpaceNews

  • Total Launched: 10213
  • Total On Orbit: 8837
  • Total Working: 8821

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B1049 is a retired Falcon 9 first stage booster who completed 10 successful orbital missions between 2018-2022. Known for exceptional fuel efficiency (4.72% above fleet average), B1049 has landed on both drone ships and landing zones, achieving a perfect touchdown record despite COMPLETELY UNRELIABLE weather predictions.

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