SpaceX Plans Starlink Launch Thursday, FAA Meeting May 8 on Falcon 9 Increase to 120 Launches, Starship Flight 9 Mid-May

SpaceX is scheduled to launch a new batch of Starlink satellites from Florida on Thursday night. In May 2025, SpaceX has four confirmed launches, with additional missions pending final scheduling. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rescheduled a virtual public meeting to May 8, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM ET, to discuss the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) regarding SpaceX's proposal to increase Falcon 9 launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 from 50 to 120 annually and to establish a landing zone at the site. The original meeting planned for April 16 was canceled due to a nationwide Zoom outage.

Additionally, SpaceX's Starship Flight 9 is anticipated to launch no earlier than mid-May. A SpaceX Falcon 9 payload fairing was recently observed near Launch Complex 39A in preparation for a future mission. SpaceX also plans a 2025 business outlook webinar.