SpaceX expands Starlink constellation with 26 new satellites
SpaceX launched another batch of 26 Starlink satellites from California on Thursday, pushing their total to over 7,600 active satellites around Earth. This is all part of their big plan to make fast internet available pretty much everywhere.
Falcon 9's 1st stage makes 15th flight
The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage—nicknamed B1081—flew for the 15th time on this mission. After doing its job (again), it landed smoothly on the droneship "Of Course I Still Love You" out in the Pacific, showing off SpaceX's knack for reusing rockets.
SpaceX has carried out 53 Starlink launches this year
Starlink isn't just about more satellites; it now includes direct-to-cell service for some phones and providers. So far in 2025, SpaceX has pulled off 72 Falcon 9 launches—53 just for Starlink. And if you live near the launch site, those loud booms? Yep, that was probably them.