SpaceX Expands Global Internet Access with Latest Starlink Launch
Cape Canaveral, Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
On May 14, 2025, SpaceX launched 28 Starlink V2 mini satellites from Cape Canaveral, enhancing global internet coverage, especially in underserved areas. This marks a key advance in connectivity.
Launch Details and Goals
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took off at precisely 12:38 p.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This successful launch added 28 Starlink V2 mini satellites to the constellation aimed at providing enhanced internet services. The strategic positioning of these satellites targets improved connectivity for remote and underserved regions globally [1][2].
Technical Aspects and Performance
The mission, designated Starlink 6-67, was supported by Falcon 9 booster 1090, which previously served in several high-profile missions, including Crew-10. Approximately eight minutes after liftoff, the booster successfully landed on SpaceX’s autonomous droneship, ‘A Shortfall of Gravitas,’ stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. This marks the 109th successful landing for this particular droneship and showcases SpaceX’s refined reusability protocol [1][2].
Weather and Environmental Considerations
The weather conditions were nearly ideal for the launch, with the 45th Weather Squadron forecasting a 95% probability of favorable conditions. The high-pressure ridge prevailing over the region ensured minimal weather-related disruptions during the launch window, maintaining the stellar record of daytime launches which had been disrupted since the previous nighttime missions [1][3].
Implications for Global Connectivity
This launch marks a significant progression in SpaceX’s ambitious project to establish a global internet network, which seeks to bridge connectivity gaps across the globe. With over 7,400 Starlink satellites already in orbit, this launch accelerates the company’s vision of enabling high-speed internet access in even the most isolated locales. The implications for educational, economic, and social inclusion are profound, as connectivity continues to be a cornerstone of modern infrastructure [1][3][4].