SpaceX Launches Another Bunch of Starlink Satellites

The Starlink 6-93 mission continues to expand the global satellite internet network, with another successful launch from Cape Canaveral. SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, as part of a new mission dedicated to the Starlink network. The mission, called Starlink 6-93, aimed to place 28 new satellites into orbit, Space.com reports.

• Satellites aim for expanded global internet coverage

The 28 satellites were sent to low Earth orbit, where they will be integrated into the Starlink network, which already has over 7,200 operational satellites. The network provides high-speed internet in most regions of the world, except for the polar regions.

• Controlled Return

In a demonstration of reusable technology, the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket separated 2 1/2 minutes after launch and successfully returned to the SpaceX Just Read the Instructions robotic barge in the Atlantic Ocean, about 8 minutes after launch. This was the 7th mission of that rocket stage, highlighting the efficiency and economy of SpaceX technologies.

• Starlink: a rapidly expanding project

The launched satellites will perform orbital maneuvers in the coming days to join the constellation. The Starlink network aims to provide global and stable coverage for internet connections, including in remote or poorly served areas by traditional infrastructure. The launch on May 7 marks the 53rd Falcon 9 mission of 2025 and the 36th dedicated to the Starlink network, signaling an accelerated pace of activity for the company founded by Elon Musk. With each mission, SpaceX moves closer to its goal of providing global, fast, and affordable internet from space.