Kennedy Space Center, Florida – August 27, 2025 – SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday morning, sending 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit and once again achieving a successful booster landing at sea, marking another significant milestone for the company.
Launch Details
The rocket lifted off at 7:10 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission, designated Starlink 10-56, carried 28 Starlink V2 Mini broadband satellites. Deployment was completed approximately one hour after liftoff.
Booster Recovery
This mission used the first-stage booster B1095, which previously flew on May 20, 2025, for the Starlink 12-15 mission. After stage separation, the booster successfully landed on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean about 8.5 minutes after launch. This marked the 400th successful drone ship recovery for SpaceX.
Background and Significance
This flight was SpaceX’s 108th mission of 2025 and came just one day before the anticipated 10th test flight of Starship. With more than 8,100 Starlink satellites now in orbit, the constellation continues to expand, delivering high-speed, low-latency internet service to users worldwide. Looking ahead, SpaceX plans to deploy even more advanced Starlink satellites using Starship, further boosting coverage and data capacity.
Conclusion
The mission not only expanded the Starlink constellation but also once again highlighted SpaceX’s leadership in reusable rocket technology. As Starship progresses toward operational status, SpaceX is set to take global satellite internet coverage to a new level.
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