Overview

• SpaceX launched 28 V2 Mini Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral on May 1, 2025, further expanding its broadband constellation.
• The mission brought the total number of Starlink satellites in orbit to over 7,300, enhancing global internet coverage capabilities.
• Falcon 9's first-stage booster, tail number 1080, completed its 18th flight and successfully landed on the drone ship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean.
• Booster 1080 has supported high-profile missions, including private astronaut flights, cargo missions, and the European Space Agency’s Euclid observatory.
• This marks SpaceX's 440th booster landing, 468th overall launch, and 51st mission of 2025, demonstrating its operational efficiency and high launch cadence.