Cape Canaveral, Florida — SpaceX successfully launched its latest batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit on the evening of May 6, 2025. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at 9:17 p.m. EDT, marking the 470th launch for the Falcon 9 program. With this mission, the company has now deployed over 7,300 satellites in its expanding network.
Prior to the launch, the 45th Weather Squadron predicted an 85 percent likelihood of favorable conditions during the four-hour launch window. While concerns existed regarding potential anvil and cumulus clouds, they ultimately did not hinder the planned liftoff, allowing SpaceX to proceed without delay.
The mission, designated Starlink 6-93, utilized the Falcon 9 first stage booster, tail number 1085. This booster has made a remarkable seventh trip, having previously been responsible for several significant missions, including NASA’s Crew-9 and the Fram2 deployment, along with serving various missions for GPS and Firefly Aerospace.
Approximately eight minutes after takeoff, the booster made a successful landing on the droneship “Just Read the Instructions,” marking the 119th recovery for that specific vessel and the 442nd overall for SpaceX. This achievement illustrates the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing space debris through reusable technology.
The Starlink network aims to provide high-speed internet access across the globe, particularly in underserved areas. In recent months, SpaceX has intensified its efforts to expand both the number of satellites in orbit and the range of services available to users.
As satellite deployments continue, the implications for global connectivity are profound. With each mission, SpaceX moves closer to achieving its vision of an interconnected world, where internet access is a given, not a luxury.
As the company pushes forward with its ambitious plans, the efficiency and reliability demonstrated by the Falcon 9 missions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of both satellite technology and space travel.