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SpaceX Launches Two Falcon 9 Rockets in One Night

11/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets within a 3.5-hour window on November 14-15, 2025, from Florida's Space Coast.
The first launch occurred at 10:08 p.m. EST from Kennedy Space Center, deploying 29 Starlink satellites.
Second rocket lifted off at 1:44 a.m. EST from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying 29 Starlink satellites.
Both stages landed on droneships in the Atlantic, and SpaceX notched its 97th and 98th launches this year.

History

Historical Context

SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft launched on May 30, 2020, marking the first crewed mission from U.S. soil since 2011 and the first by a private company. This mission, carrying NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, underscored a significant shift in space exploration, highlighting the growing role of commercial entities in human spaceflight and paving the way for future advancements in satellite technology and space travel.

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Story summary

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets within a 3.5-hour window on November 14-15, 2025, from Florida's Space Coast.
The first launch occurred at 10:08 p.m. EST from Kennedy Space Center, deploying 29 Starlink satellites.
Second rocket lifted off at 1:44 a.m. EST from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying 29 Starlink satellites.
Both stages landed on droneships in the Atlantic, and SpaceX notched its 97th and 98th launches this year.

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