SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches 27 Starlink Satellites from California May 31 2025
SpaceX Falcon 9 Successfully Launches 27 Starlink Satellites from California
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA — May 31, 2025:
SpaceX successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites aboard its Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The liftoff occurred at 1:10 p.m. PDT (4:10 p.m. EDT / 2010 GMT), adding to SpaceX’s ongoing Starlink constellation expansion.
Mission Highlights
- Payload: 27 Starlink V2 Mini satellites
- Rocket: Falcon 9
- Booster: B1071 (25th flight)
- Landing: “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship in Pacific Ocean
- Launch Site: SLC-4E, Vandenberg SFB, California
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Booster B1071’s 25th Launch and Landing
The Falcon 9 first stage booster B1071 has now completed 25 successful missions. This includes 14 previous Starlink missions. After stage separation, the booster performed a precision landing on the droneship “Of Course I Still Love You”, stationed in the Pacific Ocean.
Starlink V2 Mini: What’s New
The 27 newly launched Starlink V2 Mini satellites feature upgraded technology such as laser interlinks and higher bandwidth capacity. These upgrades reduce dependency on ground stations and increase global coverage efficiency.
With this mission:
- Over 8,790 Starlink satellites have been launched in total
- More than 7,600 satellites are currently active in orbit
SpaceX Matches Monthly Launch Record
This launch marked SpaceX’s 16th Falcon 9 mission in May 2025, tying its previous record set in November 2024. The company’s ability to maintain such a high launch frequency showcases its rapid deployment capabilities and operational efficiency.

Conclusion
SpaceX continues to revolutionize space access and global internet connectivity with every Starlink launch. The successful deployment of these 27 satellites not only enhances the constellation but also highlights the reliability of Falcon 9 and the success of its booster reusability program.
sources – SpaceX Official
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