SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster to Launch Record 30th Time with Starlink

A new milestone in space exploration is set to occur as SpaceX prepares for the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket, marking the booster’s record-setting 30th flight. The mission, scheduled for 1:27 a.m. EDT (05:27 UTC) on March 14, 2025, will lift off from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This launch is part of the Starlink 10-11 mission and will deploy an additional 28 Starlink V2 Mini broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit.

This launch follows a previous mission conducted just 24 hours earlier from nearby pad 40 at Cape Canaveral, showcasing SpaceX’s rapid advancement in satellite deployment. Since the beginning of 2025, the company has successfully launched more than 1,800 Starlink satellites across 74 missions.

Launch Details and Weather Forecast

According to the 45th Weather Squadron, there is an 85 percent chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of liftoff. The forecast indicates that most thunderstorm activity will remain confined along the sea breeze on both Thursday and Friday afternoons, dissipating by late evening. Launch weather officers stated, “With light, onshore flow, the main concern for the primary and backup launch windows will be cumulus clouds that push in from the Gulf Stream.”

SpaceX will utilize its Falcon fleet leader booster, identified by tail number B1067, for this historic launch. B1067 will become the first orbital-class rocket to complete 30 flights. Its previous missions include two crewed flights to the International Space Station, two cargo resupply missions, and 18 previous launches of Starlink satellites.

Landing and Future Prospects

Approximately 8.5 minutes after launch, B1067 is expected to land on the drone ship named ‘A Shortfall of Gravitas,’ stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. If the landing is successful, it will mark the 122nd touchdown on this vessel and the 495th booster landing overall for SpaceX.

As the company continues to push the boundaries of space technology and satellite deployment, this mission not only highlights SpaceX’s commitment to expanding internet access globally but also sets a new benchmark in the history of spaceflight. The live coverage of this launch will begin about an hour prior to liftoff, providing enthusiasts and the general public an opportunity to witness this significant event in real time.