SpaceX completes 100th Space Coast orbital launch of 2025 as Falcon 9 logs 149th flight

On Nov. 20, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from Florida's Space Coast — the vehicle's 149th flight of 2025 — marking the 100th orbital launch from Cape Canaveral/Kennedy this year. The mission, Starlink 6‑78, continues the company's high‑cadence Starlink constellation buildout and underscores sustained operational tempo.

Discovered 2025-11-20T10:25:46.064479-08:00 | 2025-11-20T10:25:46.064479-08:00

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The launch marks the Space Coast's 100th orbital liftoff in 2025 and the Falcon 9's 149th flight this year, underscoring a record annual Falcon cadence.
The mission continues rapid Starlink deployment and reflects ongoing smallsat rideshare demand for low‑cost, frequent access to LEO.
Sustained launch tempo adds pressure on range, recovery and manufacturing resources; SpaceX is still targeting roughly 165–170 Falcon 9 launches this year.

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First Seen: 2025-11-20T10:25:46.064479-08:00
Latest Update: 2025-11-21T10:27:12.311964-08:00
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2025-11-21T10:27:12.311964-08:00

Space Coast Reaches 100 Launches as SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink Mission Lifts Off • nss.org

2025-11-21T06:08:38.550684-08:00

SpaceX marks 100th launch of the year with Falcon 9 liftoff from Cape Canaveral • Satellite News Network

2025-11-21T03:44:58.289084-08:00

SpaceX achieves 100th Space Coast launch of 2025, lofts 29 Starlink satellites • newspaceeconomy.ca

2025-11-21T02:19:21.923916-08:00

SpaceX hits 100 launches in 2025, expands Starlink coverage and ramps Starship production • keeptrack.space

2025-11-21T00:25:29.568823-08:00

SpaceX launches the 100th mission of the year from Florida's Space Coast • Satellite News Network

2025-11-20T22:26:59.410884-08:00

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 29 Starlink satellites, marking 100th launch from Brevard County in 2025 • Florida Today

2025-11-20T21:44:59.047756-08:00

SpaceX launches Florida’s 100th orbital rocket of the year; Space Force calls milestone a 'game changer' • Florida Today

2025-11-20T21:07:07.175398-08:00

SpaceX launches Starlink 6-78 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida • Florida Today

2025-11-20T20:48:58.244842-08:00

(PT) Falcon 9 Launch | Starlink 6-78 • spacetoday.com.br

2025-11-20T20:21:02.281845-08:00

Florida hits 100 orbital launches with SpaceX Falcon 9 lift off • Florida Today

2025-11-20T20:20:54.396868-08:00

SpaceX hits 100th Space Coast launch of 2025 as Falcon 9 records its 149th flight • Space.com

2025-11-20T20:12:22.386320-08:00

Space Coast Breaks Record with 94th Launch in 2025 as SpaceX and ULA Ramp Up Cadence • orlandosentinel.com

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Spaceflight Now • Steven Young

Falcon 9 Starlink mission marks 100th launch of the year from Florida’s Space Coast

2025-11-20T10:25:46.064479-08:00

SpaceX Starlink Launch Marks Florida's 100th Orbital Launch of 2025 • mynews13.com

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