SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with the launch window opening at 3:26 p.m. from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission will deploy another batch of 29 Starlink internet satellites into orbit, following the recent successful delivery of the NROL-77 mission, which involved a classified payload.
Unlike the NROL-77 launch that caused sonic booms due to the booster returning to land, this mission will see the booster land on a SpaceX drone ship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean, ensuring that no sonic booms will be produced this time around. The Space Force 45th Weather Squadron has forecasted a favorable 95% chance of good weather for the launch, although SpaceX has until 5:59 p.m. to proceed if any technical or weather issues arise.
For those interested in following along with the launch, the FLORIDA TODAY Space Team will provide live updates starting 90 minutes before liftoff at FloridaToday.com/Space. As SpaceX continues to advance its satellite constellation, the upcoming launch reflects its commitment to enhancing global internet connectivity through its Starlink program. This mission exemplifies the innovative spirit of the private aerospace sector as it paves the way for more advanced space technology.