SpaceX’s 100th Mission Lifts Off From Florida’s Coast
• SpaceX launched its 100th mission from Florida, deploying 29 Starlink satellites.
• The Falcon 9 booster successfully landed on a droneship, marking its 23rd flight.
• This mission underscores Florida's central role in the space industry and technological innovation.
SpaceX achieves 100 launches from Florida this year
SpaceX achieved a significant milestone with the launch of a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral on November 20, sending 29 Starlink satellites into orbit and marking the 100th launch from Florida this year—a first for the state. The booster successfully landed on a drone ship after its 23rd flight, while the upper stage continued to low Earth orbit. The mission adds to SpaceX's frenetic pace in 2025, which includes 149 Falcon 9 launches and several Starship test flights at its US sites.
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