SpaceX is gearing up for its upcoming rocket launch scheduled for February 2, 2025, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, where it will send 21 Starlink satellites into orbit. The launch, designated as Starlink 5-10, will utilize a Falcon 9 rocket, which is expected to lift off from Launch Complex 40 at 5:25 p.m. EST. This mission is part of SpaceX’s ambitious plan to expand its Starlink satellite network, providing global broadband internet services across the globe.
The countdown for the launch will start approximately 10 minutes before liftoff, with a live stream available on SpaceX’s official Twitch channel. The Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage will return to Earth approximately nine minutes after liftoff, landing on the autonomous drone ship ‘A Short Fall of Gravity’ stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
SpaceX conducts frequent launches, contributing more satellites to its Starlink constellation as part of its goal to ensure universal internet connectivity, especially in remote areas. This launch adds to the total count of over 4,000 Starlink satellites currently in orbit, with plans for even more in the future. SpaceX founder Elon Musk reiterated the significance of expanding the satellite network, stating, ‘Our mission is to provide internet coverage for everyone, no matter where they are.’
The event has drawn attention from global media and space enthusiasts alike, with live coverage set to start before the launch. Given the rapid developments in satellite technology and internet provision, the SpaceX Starlink program is continuously transforming the way people access information and communicate.
