SpaceX Launches More Starlink Satellites: A Nighttime Spectacle from Cape Canaveral
Get ready to look up! SpaceX continues its ambitious rollout of Starlink satellites with another successful launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This launch, designated the Starlink 6-93 mission, deployed 28 new satellites into low Earth orbit, further expanding the company's ever-growing constellation. The nighttime launch provided a stunning visual display for onlookers across Florida and beyond.
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Launch Complex-40 (LC-40) at 9:17 p.m. EDT (0117 GMT on May 7). Spectators from Jacksonville Beach to West Palm Beach had the opportunity to witness the fiery ascent, weather permitting. The clear Florida sky transformed into a canvas for a breathtaking spectacle as the rocket pierced the darkness.
The launch was not only visually impressive but also a testament to SpaceX's reusability program. The Falcon 9 booster, designated B1085, successfully completed its seventh journey to space and back, landing on the droneship "Just Read the Instructions" stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. This marked the 119th booster landing for JRTI and the 442nd overall booster landing for SpaceX, highlighting the company's commitment to reducing spaceflight costs.
The Starlink network now comprises over 7,200 operational satellites, blanketing the planet (excluding the poles) to provide high-speed internet access. These satellites are designed to offer connectivity even in remote areas, bridging the digital divide. With each launch, SpaceX enhances the capabilities and reach of the Starlink network.
This mission was the 36th dedicated Starlink launch of the year and the 53rd Falcon 9 mission overall in 2025. SpaceX's rapid cadence of launches underscores its ambition to dominate the space internet market. The company is also developing the Starship megarocket, further demonstrating its commitment to space exploration and development.
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What time is SpaceX launching today?
Original story: Rather than shortly after sunset, SpaceX crews are now targeting 9:17 p.m. for tonight's Falcon 9 rocket launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
When and where can I watch Rocket Launches from Florida?
All launches in Florida begin their journey on the launch pads of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station or Kennedy Space Center. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers the closest public viewing of launches, as well as launch commentary, bleacher seating and access to exhibits and attractions.
