SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 21 Starlink satellites in record 25th flight

SpaceX is launching a Falcon 9 rocket today, January 10, from Florida, carrying 21 Starlink satellites. This mission marks the 25th flight for the rocket's first stage, setting a new record for SpaceX. The launch window opens at 1:05 p.m. EST. The first stage will return to Earth and land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean about eight minutes after liftoff. Currently, the Starlink constellation has over 6,870 active satellites, with 400 capable of direct-to-cell communication. Today's launch is the fifth Falcon 9 mission of 2025.