On August 28, 2023, at 4:12 a.m. EDT (0812 UTC), SpaceX confirmed the successful deployment of 28 satellites as part of their Starlink 10-11 mission. This launch marked the second Starlink mission in just 24 hours, showcasing the rapid pace at which SpaceX is expanding its low Earth orbit constellation.
The liftoff took place from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, utilizing the Falcon 9 booster, which achieved a remarkable milestone by flying for the 30th time. This achievement sets a new record for orbital class rockets, reflecting the durability and reliability of SpaceX's launch vehicles.
This mission followed a successful launch just a day prior, where another set of Starlink satellites was deployed from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. With this latest deployment, SpaceX has now launched over 1,800 Starlink satellites across 74 missions in 2025 alone, significantly enhancing global broadband internet access.
According to the 45th Weather Squadron, the weather forecast predicted an 85 percent chance of favorable conditions for the launch. The forecast indicated that most thunderstorm activity would be confined to the sea breeze areas on Thursday and Friday afternoons, with conditions improving by the late evening. However, light onshore flow could lead to concerns regarding cumulus clouds moving in from the Gulf Stream during the launch windows.
For the Starlink 10-11 mission, SpaceX utilized its Falcon fleet leader booster, designated as B1067. This booster has previously completed significant missions, including two astronaut flights, two cargo missions to the International Space Station, and 18 batches of Starlink satellites. Nearly 8.5 minutes post-launch, B1067 targeted a landing on the drone ship, ‘A Shortfall of Gravitas’, located in the Atlantic Ocean. If successful, this landing will mark the 122nd touchdown on this vessel and the 495th overall booster landing for SpaceX.
The successful deployment of the 28 Starlink satellites not only demonstrates SpaceX's commitment to expanding global internet access but also highlights the impressive capabilities of its Falcon 9 rocket fleet. As SpaceX continues to innovate and push the boundaries of space travel, the future of satellite internet looks brighter than ever.
