Success December 4, 2025 • 3:42 PM UTC

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 11-25

Falcon 9 • Falcon

Launch ID
880a7824-95c4-4724-91bf-83f2a5cba740
Rocket
Falcon 9
Type
Falcon
Coordinates
34.632°, -120.611°
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📝 Mission Description

This Falcon 9 launch carries the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 11-25 mission, scheduled for December 04, 2025. The mission aims to deliver important payloads to orbit, contributing to our understanding of space and advancing technological capabilities.

ℹ️ Official Details

A batch of 28 satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

🎯 Post-Launch Analysis

Post-Launch Analysis: Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 11-25 (December 04, 2025)

The Falcon 9 Block 5 mission for Starlink Group 11-25 executed flawlessly, achieving successful orbital insertion and deployment of 28 satellites into low Earth orbit. Launch dynamics and ascent trajectory data indicate nominal performance of the Merlin 1D engines, with precise stage separation and booster recovery, reinforcing the rocket’s reusability benchmark. Payload deployment occurred within the targeted orbital parameters, ensuring optimal constellation spacing for SpaceX’s Starlink mega-constellation, which continues to expand global internet coverage.

This mission validates the Falcon 9’s robust design and iterative improvements in thermal protection and avionics. Engineering lessons from prior flights, particularly in fairing dynamics, appear integrated seamlessly. Strategically, this success bolsters SpaceX’s cadence for rapid constellation growth, setting a precedent for scaled production and deployment efficiency. As the authoritative assessment, this analysis confirms Falcon 9’s reliability for future high-frequency missions.