SpaceX has now launched 73 Falcon 9 missions in 2025, of which 55 have been in support of the Starlink service. Friday's mission followed a Starlink launch on Thursday evening from California, which marked the 500th overall Falcon flight.

SpaceX produced its 10 millionth Starlink kit this week, an effort that's bound to increase as the company moves into more international markets and offers appealing discounts in the US.