SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base on December 7, 2025. This mission, designated as Starlink 11-25, marks another significant step in SpaceX’s ongoing efforts to expand its broadband internet service globally. Liftoff occurred at 12:42 p.m. PST (15:42 EST / 20:42 UTC), with the rocket following a south-easterly trajectory from the launch site.
The launch from Space Launch Complex 4 East was part of SpaceX’s commitment to enhance its Starlink satellite constellation, now comprising over 2,900 satellites since its inception. This mission is the fourth this month and the 114th launch dedicated to the Starlink program in 2025 alone.
Details of the Launch and Future Missions
The Falcon 9 rocket utilized for this mission, designated with the tail number B1097, has flown three times prior, supporting missions including Sentinel-6B and Starlink 11-39. Approximately 8.5 minutes post-launch, the booster is expected to land on the autonomous drone ship, ‘Of Course I Still Love You,’ marking the 167th successful landing on that vessel and the 544th overall for SpaceX.
SpaceX continues to maintain a rapid launch cadence, with at least three more Starlink missions scheduled before December 10, 2025. In addition to these satellite deployments, the company is preparing to conduct the classified NROL-77 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, set to launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on December 9.
The Starlink project aims to provide high-speed internet access to underserved regions across the globe, and each successful deployment of satellites plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. With ongoing launches and advancements in technology, SpaceX is poised to further influence the telecommunications landscape.
Spaceflight Now provided live coverage of the launch, emphasizing the growing interest and investment in satellite internet services. As SpaceX continues its ambitious plans, the eyes of the tech world remain focused on its developments and future missions.
