SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites in 6th Falcon 9 flight of 2025

On January 13, 2025, SpaceX launched the 6th Falcon 9 flight of this year with a payload consisting of 21 Starlink satellites including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, enabling wider access to satellite connectivity for direct communication.

The mission was conducted from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission was carried out in the morning with clear weather.

This was the 15th flight for Falcon 9‘s first stage, which previously supported Ax-2. Ax-3, CRS-30, SES 24, NG-21, Euclid, and 8 other Starlink missions.

Note – This was the 6th Falcon 9 flight for SpaceX in 2025.