SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites in Florida

SpaceX launched 23 new Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral, Florida, using a Falcon 9 rocket. Thirteen of these satellites have direct-to-cell connectivity capabilities. This launch was SpaceX's third in just 13 hours, reflecting its rapid satellite deployment. As of 2025, SpaceX has completed 31 Falcon 9 missions, with about two-thirds focused on building the Starlink network, which now includes over 8,100 satellites.