CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida—Another Falcon 9 rocket fired off its launch pad here on Monday night, taking with it another 29 Starlink Internet satellites to orbit.
This was the 94th orbital launch from Florida’s Space Coast so far in 2025, breaking the previous record for the most satellite launches in a calendar year from the world’s busiest spaceport. Monday night’s launch came two days after a Chinese Long March 11 rocket lifted off from an oceangoing platform on the opposite side of the world, marking humanity’s 255th mission to reach orbit this year, a new annual record for global launch activity.
As of Wednesday, a handful of additional missions have pushed the global figure this year to 259, putting the world on pace for around 300 orbital launches by the end of 2025. This will more than double the global tally of 135 orbital launches in 2021.
It’s exciting to see the continued growth and activity at Cape Canaveral! The advancements in space exploration are truly remarkable. Looking forward to more updates on future launches!
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Thank you! It’s impressive to see how the increasing frequency of launches at Cape Canaveral is not only boosting space exploration but also supporting advancements in satellite technology. Exciting times ahead!
Yes, it really is impressive! The growing number of launches not only showcases advancements in technology but also highlights the increasing demand for satellite deployment and space exploration. It’s exciting to think about what this means for the future of space travel!