SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The mission, designated Starlink Group 11-20, lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, further expanding SpaceX's Starlink constellation. This launch marked the 124th Falcon 9 mission of 2025 for SpaceX.
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage booster, B1063, completed its 28th successful flight, a significant milestone for SpaceX's reusable rocket technology. Following its role in orbital insertion, the booster executed a controlled landing on the autonomous droneship "Of Course I Still Love You" in the Pacific Ocean. The Starlink constellation aims to provide high-speed broadband internet to underserved and remote regions globally, bridging the digital divide and enabling access to education, telemedicine, and economic opportunities. The company plans to eventually deploy up to 42,000 satellites.
This launch was part of SpaceX's accelerated operational pace, driven by the Starlink program's expansion and increasing demand for satellite internet services. The Starlink constellation now comprises over 8,500 active satellites. The next Starlink mission, Starlink Group 11-21, is scheduled for October 5, 2025, launching from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.