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SpaceX finally launches Starlink Group 12-21 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell

March 13, 2025

On Wednesday, March 12 at 10:35 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Photos by Satnews.

This was the 22nd flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched CRS-24, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13F, OneWeb 1, SES-18 and SES-19, and now 18 Starlink missions.

SpaceX launch of Starlink Group 12-21 smallsats now on for Wednesday to include Direct to Cell

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SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, March 12 for a Falcon 9 launch of 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 10:20 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 2:20 a.m. on Thursday, March 13. If needed, additional launch opportunities are also available on Thursday, March 13 starting at 9:53 p.m. ET

ccording to weather officials, there’s a 99% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch. The forecast calls for a temperature of 68°F, clear skies, 0% cloud cover and a wind speed of 12mph.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch here and on X @SpaceX. You can also watch the webcast on the new X TV app.

This is the 22nd flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched CRS-24, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13F, OneWeb 1, SES-18 and SES-19, and 17 Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

SpaceX launch of Starlink Group 12-21 with 21 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell now on Tuesday

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SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, March 11 for a Falcon 9 launch of 21 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 10:48 p.m. ET., with additional launch opportunities available until 11:50 p.m. ET.

The forecast calls for a temperature of 66°F, clear skies, 0% cloud cover and a wind speed of 3mph.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch on X @SpaceX. You can also watch the webcast on the new X TV app.

This is the 22nd flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched CRS-24, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13F, OneWeb 1, SES-18 and SES-19, and 17 Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

SpaceX change of plans to Monday for late night launch of Starlink Group 12-21 smallsats

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SpaceX will launch a batch of Starlink v2-mini satellites on Falcon 9 into low Earth orbit for their second generation high-speed low Earth orbit internet satellite constellation on Monday, March 10 at 8:21 PM – 12:46 AM PDT, 11:21 PM – 3:46 AM EDT. The Group 12-21 launch costs $52 million.

The launch will take place from Space Launch Complex 40 which has witnessed the launch of 293 rockets, including 293 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, has been the site for 1008 rocket launches.

The forecast calls for a temperature of 71° F, clear skies, 3% cloud cover and a wind speed of 11 mph.

SpaceX Starlink Group 12-21 smallsats now on for Saturday

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SpaceX will launch of a batch of Starlink v2-mini satellites on Falcon 9 into low Earth orbit for their second generation high-speed low Earth orbit internet satellite constellation on Saturday, March 8, at 8:10 PM – 12:41 AM PST from Space Launch Complex 40 which has witnessed the launch of 293 rockets, including 293 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, has been the site for 1008 rocket launches.

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force’s Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.

SpaceX’s Starlink Group 12-21 smallsats to launch on Thursday

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SpaceX will launch of a batch of Starlink v2-mini satellites on Falcon 9 into low Earth orbit for their second generation high-speed low Earth orbit internet satellite constellation on Thursday, March 6th at 9:05 PM – 1:36 AM PST. There may be some Direct to Cell satellites and normal v2-mini satellites.

The forecast calls for a temperature of 57°F, few clouds, 22% cloud cover and a wind speed of 13 mph.

The launch will take place at Space Launch Complex 40 which has witnessed the launch of 293 rockets, including 293 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, has been the site for 1008 rocket launches.

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force’s Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.

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