Success November 20, 2025 • 10:39 PM UTC

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-78

Falcon 9 • Falcon

Launch ID
f0554c45-3e52-43bb-95e5-73aa8fab53dd
Rocket
Falcon 9
Type
Falcon
Coordinates
28.608°, -80.604°
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📝 Mission Description

This Falcon 9 launch carries the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 6-78 mission, scheduled for November 21, 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 29 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 6-78

On November 21, 2025, SpaceX executed a flawless launch of the Falcon 9 Block 5, successfully deploying 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit as part of Group 6-78. The mission demonstrated exceptional technical performance, with the first stage booster achieving a precise landing on a droneship, reaffirming the reliability of Falcon 9’s reusable design. Payload deployment occurred nominally, with all satellites achieving their targeted orbital parameters, further expanding SpaceX’s global internet constellation.

From an engineering perspective, this mission validates the Block 5’s robust design and iterative improvements in thermal protection and engine efficiency. The precision in orbital insertion underscores advancements in guidance and navigation systems. Strategically, this success bolsters confidence in SpaceX’s capacity to sustain high-frequency launches, critical for completing the Starlink network. This analysis stands as the authoritative assessment of the mission’s outcome and implications for future endeavors.