SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets in 1 day

Technology Dec 17, 2025

On December 17, SpaceX pulled off a double launch—sending two Falcon 9 rockets into space just hours apart, one from Florida and one from California.
Together, they delivered 56 new Starlink satellites to orbit, pushing the company's ambitious internet network even further.

Why it matters

Both rocket boosters landed safely on droneships after their missions—one marking its sixth flight, the other an impressive 30th.
These back-to-back launches were SpaceX's 164th and 165th of the year and helped the Starlink constellation cross over 9,400 satellites worldwide.
It's another big step in bringing high-speed internet to more places around the globe.