SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites Thursday night, April 24, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff occurred at 9:52 p.m. from Launch Complex 40 under ideal weather conditions.
The mission, Starlink 6-74, deployed 28 more satellites into low-Earth orbit, expanding the company’s growing global internet network. This marked SpaceX’s 33rd launch from Florida in 2025.
The Falcon 9’s first-stage booster completed its 23rd mission, landing smoothly on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitasjust over eight minutes after launch. No sonic booms were heard in Central Florida due to the offshore recovery.
The 45th Weather Squadron rated launch conditions as 95% favorable, and the countdown progressed without delays. Fueling began around 30 minutes before launch, signaling a locked-in schedule.
This mission follows a busy week for SpaceX, with two other launches on April 21—one to the International Space Station and another rideshare flight. SpaceX also launched a rocket from California on April 20.
As the pace of launches accelerates, Cape Canaveral continues to solidify its role as a global hub for spaceflight. For those tracking the SpaceX launch today, tonight’s success highlights the company’s continued innovation and efficiency.