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SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites, Including 13 with Direct to Cell, in 250th Mission

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Updated Apr 29, 2025, 02:35 PM

SpaceX successfully launched its 250th dedicated Starlink mission on April 27, 2025, deploying 23 satellites into low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch occurred at 10:09 p.m. EDT, marking the company's efforts to expand its global internet service.

The Falcon 9 rocket used for this mission was on its 20th flight, demonstrating SpaceX's commitment to rocket reusability. The first stage of the rocket landed successfully on the drone ship 'Just Read the Instructions' in the Atlantic Ocean.

Of the 23 satellites launched, 13 were equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities, aimed at providing connectivity to standard mobile phones in remote areas without the need for terrestrial cell towers. This launch brings the total number of operational Starlink satellites to over 7,200.

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