SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites after FAA curfew ends

Technology Nov 19, 2025

SpaceX just sent 29 more Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida, making it their first evening launch since the FAA lifted a curfew that had limited launch windows for commercial flights during the US government shutdown.
The Falcon 9 rocket took off at 7:12pm EST and headed southeast, helping expand SpaceX's global internet network.

Booster B1085 racks up its 12th flight

The Falcon 9's reusable booster, B1085, pulled off its 12th mission.
After doing its job, it landed smoothly on the droneship "A Shortfall of Gravitas" in the Atlantic.

SpaceX keeps breaking records in 2025

This was SpaceX's 99th launch from Cape Canaveral this year.
With the FAA's green light back in place since November 17, SpaceX is back to business as usual, pushing forward with new launches and keeping their Starlink project on track.