SpaceX is set to achieve a significant milestone today, August 7, 2025, by executing its 100th mission of the year. The launch, originating from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, will deploy 24 satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper. This initiative aims to establish a global broadband internet network, extending connectivity to underserved regions worldwide. The Falcon 9 rocket, designated B1091, is carrying the KuiperSat-02 payload into low Earth orbit. Following stage separation, the booster is scheduled for a controlled landing on SpaceX's autonomous drone ship, "A Shortfall of Gravitas," in the Atlantic Ocean, highlighting the company's proficiency in reusable rocket technology.
This 100th mission of 2025 underscores SpaceX's remarkable operational tempo, with the company on track to potentially surpass its 2024 record of 138 missions. SpaceX is targeting 170 launches for 2025, averaging nearly a launch every other day. This accelerated pace is attributed to the reliability and reusability of its Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets. Project Kuiper, Amazon's venture into satellite internet, involves deploying over 3,200 satellites and has secured launch agreements with multiple providers, including United Launch Alliance, Blue Origin, and Arianespace. Amazon began full-scale deployment of the Kuiper constellation in April 2025, with initial service expected by the end of 2025. The partnership with Australia's NBN Co aims to provide fast, affordable internet to approximately 300,000 homes and businesses in regional and remote areas, with service expected to commence in mid-2026.