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SpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites Amid Hurricane Threat

10/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

SpaceX launched its 136th mission of 2025, sending 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on October 26, 2025.
The Falcon 9 first-stage booster completed its 24th flight and landed on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas.
Florida's 89th orbital mission could push total launches past 100 by year-end.
Hurricane Melissa was approaching, but officials expect no direct impact on Florida.

History

Historical Context

NASA's Apollo 11 mission achieved humanity's first moon landing in 1969, igniting interest in space exploration. Founded in 2002, SpaceX has since transformed the industry, completing 136 missions by 2025, including launching over 6,000 Starlink satellites. This rapid growth underscores the increasing importance of space technology for global communications and has reshaped international space policies and competition.

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Story summary

SpaceX launched its 136th mission of 2025, sending 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on October 26, 2025.
The Falcon 9 first-stage booster completed its 24th flight and landed on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas.
Florida's 89th orbital mission could push total launches past 100 by year-end.
Hurricane Melissa was approaching, but officials expect no direct impact on Florida.

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