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SpaceX Launches 28 Starlink Satellites in Smooth Falcon 9 Mission

8/28/2025

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On August 27, 2025, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, deploying 28 Starlink satellites.
This launch was the 72nd orbital rocket launch of 2025 from the site.
The Falcon 9 first-stage booster successfully completed its second flight and landed on a drone ship.
Clear weather conditions contributed to a smooth launch.

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Story summary

On August 27, 2025, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, deploying 28 Starlink satellites.
This launch was the 72nd orbital rocket launch of 2025 from the site.
The Falcon 9 first-stage booster successfully completed its second flight and landed on a drone ship.
Clear weather conditions contributed to a smooth launch.