SpaceX Achieves Record-Breaking 25th Launch and Landing of Falcon 9 Booster

SpaceX set a new milestone on January 10, 2025, with the launch of its Falcon 9 booster, B1067, on the Starlink 12-12 mission. This marked the first time an orbital-class rocket completed 25 launches and successful landings.

Liftoff occurred at 2:11 p.m. EST (1911 UTC) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission represents SpaceX’s fifth Falcon 9 launch in 2025, continuing the company's ambitious pace of launching an orbital mission approximately every two days.
A Record-Setting Booster

The Falcon 9 first stage booster, tail number B1067, first entered service in 2021. It has previously supported four flights to the International Space Station, the Galileo L13 mission for the European Commission, and 13 prior Starlink satellite deployments.

On this mission, the booster achieved its 25th flight milestone and safely landed on the droneship Just Read the Instructions approximately eight minutes after liftoff. This marked the 106th successful booster landing on this particular droneship and SpaceX’s 395th booster recovery overall.
Starlink Payload

The Falcon 9 carried 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 equipped with Direct to Cell (DTC) capabilities. While full FCC authorization for DTC service is still pending, the commission recently approved emergency use of the technology to aid those affected by wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

Earlier in the day, SpaceX announced it would provide one month of free Starlink service to individuals impacted by the fires and distributed free kits to agencies and shelters assisting with relief efforts.
Favorable Conditions and Continuing Innovation

The 45th Weather Squadron had forecast a greater than 95% chance of favorable conditions for liftoff, with no weather constraints reported.

This mission demonstrates SpaceX’s relentless innovation and efficiency in advancing reusable rocket technology while expanding global connectivity through its Starlink satellite network.